Trae Stephens, a general partner at Founders Fund and co-founder of Anduril, teams up with Michael Kratsios, former U.S. Chief Technology Officer, to tackle pressing issues in the defense sector. They reveal the shortcomings of the defense industrial base and discuss innovative strategies to maintain competitiveness against China. With a focus on revitalizing American manufacturing and leveraging new technologies, they explore how modern warfare demands a shift in defense spending. The conversation also highlights the challenges of attracting tech talent for public service.

Michael Kratsios, former U.S. Chief Technology Officer and now managing director at Scale AI, shares insights on Trump's potential tech policies in a second term. He discusses the evolution of AI policy during Trump's presidency, including a significant 2019 executive order. Kratsios highlights the importance of smaller tech firms, the challenge of Chinese advancements in AI, and the idea of 'sovereign AI.' He also addresses national security concerns related to AI and the complexities of data privacy in government applications.