NatSec Tech

Kevin Xu, author and founder of the Interconnected newsletter, joins Jeanne Meserve on NatSec Tech to delve into the complex world of open source software and its role in the global AI race. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit scsp222.substack.com

Josh Parker, Senior Director of Corporate Sustainability at NVIDIA, shares insights on AI's energy demands and the company's sustainability strategy. He discusses innovative cooling systems that enhance efficiency in data centers, emphasizing the role of liquid cooling. The conversation also covers AI's transformative impact on climate forecasting and modernizing the U.S. electrical grid. Parker highlights partnerships with energy companies aimed at promoting sustainable practices while navigating AI's carbon footprint.

Tanel Sepp, Estonia's Ambassador at Large for Cyber Diplomacy and expert in e-governance, delves into the rising importance of cyber diplomacy in a digital age. He discusses Estonia's journey to e-governance, where 99% of services are online, and the balance between data privacy and accessibility. Sepp also highlights the critical role of cyber defense in modern warfare, particularly regarding Ukraine, and the need for global collaboration to establish cyber norms amidst complex international laws. His insights emphasize the essential role of educated diplomats in navigating this evolving landscape.

Major General Mick Ryan, author of "The War for Ukraine: Strategy and Adaptation Under Fire" joins Jeanne Meserve for a conversation on the state of the war in Ukraine and lessons already drawn. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit scsp222.substack.com

Paul Nakasone joins Jeanne Meserve for a conversation on election interference, cyber attacks, and the Vanderbilt University Institute of National Security. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit scsp222.substack.com

Co-founder and CEO of Liquid AI, Ramin Hasani, joins Jeanne Meserve for a conversation on the liquid neural networks and their possible use cases ahead of SCSP's upcoming AI+ Robotics Summit.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit scsp222.substack.com

Dmitri Alperovitch, author of "World on the Brink" joins host Jeanne Meserve for a conversation on China's geopolitical position in the Indo-Pacific. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit scsp222.substack.com

Co-Founder of the Gordian Knot Center for National Security Innovation, Steve Blank, joins Jeanne Meserve for a conversation on defense innovation and ensuring U.S. competitiveness in technology. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit scsp222.substack.com

MIT's Liz Reynolds joins Jeanne Meserve to talk about advanced manufacturing, and cautions the need for a national strategy, public-private partnerships, and strengthening the U.S. industrial base. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit scsp222.substack.com

Vishwanath Madhugiri and Atul Joshi of SAAZ Micro, Inc. join Jeanne Meserve to discuss space imaging and the international space competition. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit scsp222.substack.com