Disrupting Defense - How Tech Can, and Should, Support National Security

Overview

Explore the intersection of technology and national security with Palmer Lucky, discussing AI, VR/AR, and autonomous systems' potential to enhance safety and defense strategies.

Syllabus

• Introduction to National Security and Technology
Overview of current national security challenges
The role of technology in modern defense strategies
• Artificial Intelligence in Defense
AI-driven decision-making in military operations
Predictive analytics for threat detection and prevention
Ethical considerations and challenges
• Autonomous Systems and Robotics
Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and autonomous drones
Ground robots in tactical operations
Integration of autonomous systems in military landscapes
• Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality in Defense Training
Immersive VR training simulations for military personnel
AR applications in battlefield information overlay
Case studies of current VR/AR implementations
• Cybersecurity and Defense
Protecting critical infrastructure with AI
Responding to cyber threats in real-time
Innovation in cybersecurity technology
• Regulation and Policy in Defense Technology
Global policies affecting tech in defense
The balance between innovation and security
Regulatory challenges for emerging technologies
• The Future of Defense Technology
Emerging trends in tech innovation for defense
Long-term implications of AI and other technologies
Discussion with guest expert Palmer Lucky on visionary ideas
• Course Conclusion
Recap of key learnings
Open discussion on the potential of technology in defense strategy innovation
Future avenues for research and development

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Subjects

Conference Talks