CTRL+F provides a deep-dive into emerging technologies, dissects the ever-evolving landscape of tech policy, and uncovers the scientific breakthroughs that are reshaping our world.
Each series of CTRL + F is dedicated to exploring a particular facet of the technological revolution, whether it's the rise of artificial intelligence, the implications of blockchain technology, or the future of cybersecurity.
Our first episode will go live on Tuesday, July 9! These are conversations you don't want to miss!
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CTRL+F provides a deep-dive into emerging technologies, dissects the ever-evolving landscape of tech policy, and uncovers the scientific breakthroughs that are reshaping our world.
Each series of CTRL + F is dedicated to exploring a particular facet of the technological revolution, whether it's the rise of artificial intelligence, the implications of blockchain technology, or the future of cybersecurity.
Our first episode will go live on Tuesday, July 9! These are conversations you don't want to miss!
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Recorded live at the Reagan National Defense Forum, Jessica Jones and Jamil N. Jaffer sit down with Andy Lowery, CEO of Epirus. A retired Navy Lieutenant Commander and seasoned tech leader, Andy spearheads Epirus’s mission to develop cutting-edge directed energy systems that address modern defense challenges and advance U.S. defense modernization efforts.
What are directed energy technologies, like High Power Microwave (HPM) systems, and how are they reshaping defense modernization? What role do these systems play in countering emerging threats like drone swarms and enhancing battlefield capabilities? And what challenges remain in scaling these innovations and integrating them into legacy defense infrastructure?
Check out the answers to these questions and more in this special episode of CTRL+F!
Stay tuned for more episodes of CTRL+F and our live coverage from RNDF—conversations you won’t want to miss!
Also, check out the results of the Reagan National Defense Survey, a public opinion poll that assists elected officials, policymakers, and key stakeholders with understanding how Americans view a wide array of defense, foreign policy, and national security matters, here: https://www.reaganfoundation.org/reagan-institute/centers/peace-through-strength/reagan-national-defense-survey/?srsltid=AfmBOorTgx10UpPhl1z8NRv6e4HiEVhv2rhpLBL2ElKlL7BYB1j7xl6t
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Andy Lowery from @epirus
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Recorded live at the Reagan National Defense Forum, Jamil N. Jaffer and Martha Miller sit down with Raj Shah, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Shield Capital and Chairman of Resilience. A former F-16 pilot and leader of the Pentagon’s Defense Innovation Unit Experimental (DIUx), Raj brings unparalleled expertise in bridging the gap between Silicon Valley innovation and the needs of the U.S. military.
How are dual-use technologies shaping the future of defense modernization? What lessons can be learned from public-private collaboration in accelerating innovation? And how can emerging technologies like AI and quantum computing be leveraged to address evolving threats in cybersecurity and beyond?
Check out the answers to these questions and more in this special episode of CTRL+F!
Stay tuned for more episodes of CTRL+F and our live coverage from RNDF—conversations you won’t want to miss!
Learn more and purchase a copy of Unit X: How the Pentagon and Silicon Valley are Transforming the Future of War here: https://www.amazon.com/Unit-Pentagon-Silicon-Valley-Transforming/dp/1668031388?keywords=unit+x&qid=1698669028&sr=8-1
Also, check out the results of the Reagan National Defense Survey, a public opinion poll that assists elected officials, policymakers, and key stakeholders with understanding how Americans view a wide array of defense, foreign policy, and national security matters, here: https://www.reaganfoundation.org/reagan-institute/centers/peace-through-strength/reagan-national-defense-survey/?srsltid=AfmBOorTgx10UpPhl1z8NRv6e4HiEVhv2rhpLBL2ElKlL7BYB1j7xl6t
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Raj Shah from @ShieldCapVC
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Recorded live at the Reagan National Defense Forum, Morgan Viña and Jamil N. Jaffer sit down with Brandon Tseng, Co-Founder, President, and Chief Growth Officer of Shield AI. A former Navy SEAL, Brandon leads Shield AI’s mission to develop intelligent autonomous systems that protect service members and civilians in contested environments.
How are AI-driven autonomous technologies transforming defense modernization? What role do innovations like autonomous drones play in enhancing situational awareness and battlefield decision-making? What challenges remain in scaling these capabilities and integrating them into existing defense infrastructure?
Check out the answers to these questions and more in this special episode of CTRL+F!
Stay tuned for more episodes of CTRL+F and our live coverage from RNDF—conversations you won’t want to miss!
Also, check out the results of the Reagan National Defense Survey, a public opinion poll that assists elected officials, policymakers, and key stakeholders with understanding how Americans view a wide array of defense, foreign policy, and national security matters, here: https://www.reaganfoundation.org/reagan-institute/centers/peace-through-strength/reagan-national-defense-survey/?srsltid=AfmBOorTgx10UpPhl1z8NRv6e4HiEVhv2rhpLBL2ElKlL7BYB1j7xl6t
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@brandontseng2 from @shieldaitech
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Recorded live at the Reagan National Defense Forum, Jessica Jones and Morgan Viña sit down with the Honorable Christine Fox, Senior Fellow at Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) and former Acting Deputy Secretary of Defense. As the highest-ranking woman in Pentagon history during her tenure, Ms. Fox brings unparalleled expertise in defense modernization, cost assessment, and fostering technological innovation.
How is the Department of Defense navigating the challenges of modernizing legacy systems while investing in cutting-edge technologies like AI and quantum computing? What role do institutions like APL and partnerships with private industry play in shaping the future of multi-domain operations and defense readiness?
Check out the answers to these questions and more in this special episode of CTRL+F!
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Recorded live at the Reagan National Defense Forum, Morgan and Les interview Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), member of the Armed Services Committee and co-chair of the Defense Modernization Caucus to discuss opportunities for strengthening national security through emergent technologies.
What spurred the creation of the Defense Modernization Caucus? Are we going fast enough in our defense modernization? What can the incoming administration do to make the most impact on our defense modernization?
Check out the answers to these questions and more in this special episode of Fault Lines!
Stay tuned for more of the Special Series at RNDF on The Future of U.S. Global Leadership this week on Fault Lines! These are discussions you don’t want to miss!
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Recorded live at the Reagan National Defense Forum, Martha Miller and Lester Munson interview Under Secretary Heidi Shyu, the Department of Defense’s Chief Technology Officer and Under Secretary for Research and Engineering. In this pivotal role, Ms. Shyu oversees DARPA, the Missile Defense Agency, and the DoD’s innovation ecosystem, driving efforts to maintain U.S. military technological superiority.
How is the DoD leveraging emerging technologies like AI, quantum computing, and hypersonics to modernize the U.S. military? Are public-private partnerships effectively accelerating innovation? What challenges remain in integrating cutting-edge advancements into existing defense systems?
Check out the answers to these questions and more in this special episode of CTRL+F!
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Today on CTRL+F, Jamil Jaffer is joined by Dr. Durga Malladi, Senior Vice President & General Manager of Technology Planning & Edge Solutions at Qualcomm Technologies, and Guy Filippelli, Founder and Managing Director of Squadra Ventures, to dive into the transformative potential of AI at the edge and in the cloud. They explore how the balance between processing data locally on devices and leveraging the massive computational power of the cloud is reshaping industries from IoT to national security.
How can edge AI enhance real-time decision-making and reduce latency? What advantages does cloud AI offer in terms of scalability and computational power? And how can organizations effectively deploy both approaches to stay ahead in an era of rapidly evolving AI and increasing security challenges?
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@durga_malladi from @Qualcomm
Guy Filippelli from @squadra_vc
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Today on CTRL+F, Jamil Jaffer is joined by Dr. Zachary Collier from Radford University and Tom Clute from Paladin Capital Group to explore how zero-trust security is transforming the cybersecurity landscape. They discuss how this model, which verifies every connection rather than assuming trust, is reshaping security strategies across industries, from financial services to national security.
How does zero-trust architecture impact cybersecurity in an increasingly cloud-driven world? What role does it play in mitigating emerging threats? And how can organizations implement zero-trust to better protect their sensitive data in the age of remote work and global connectivity?
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@jamil_n_jaffer
Zachary Collier from @radfordu
@tclute13 from @Paladincap
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Today on CTRL+F, Jamil Jaffer is joined by Dr. Damien Desfontaines from Tumult Labs and Andrew McClure from Forgepoint Capital to discuss how differential privacy is reshaping data analysis across industries. They delve into how this innovative approach protects individual privacy while enabling large-scale insights, with applications in healthcare, finance, and national security.
How is differential privacy transforming the way we approach data security? What impact will it have on the future of privacy regulations? How can industries and governments leverage this technology to safeguard sensitive information in the age of big data and AI?
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@jamil_n_jaffer
@TedOnPrivacy from @TumultLabs
@andrewjmcclure from @forgepointcap
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Today on CTRL+F, Jamil Jaffer is joined by Barmak Meftah from Ballistic Ventures and Sounil Yu from Knostic to delve into the transformative concepts of secure-by-design and resilience-by-design. They explore how these approaches are integrating security and resilience into system development, ensuring that systems are both secure from the outset and capable of rapidly recovering from disruptions.
How are secure-by-design and resilience-by-design changing the cybersecurity landscape? What impact will these innovations have on industry, government, and national security? How can organizations and investors leverage these strategies to navigate an increasingly complex digital world?
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Barmak Meftah from Ballistic Ventures
@sounilyu from @knosticai
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Today on CTRL+F, Jamil Jaffer is joined by Dr. Anton Chuvakin from Google Cloud and Jeremy Hitchcock from New North Ventures to explore how cloud and edge computing is revolutionizing the way we store, process, and manage data. They examine how these technologies are reshaping industries like healthcare, enhancing national security, and creating new opportunities in AI, robotics, and automation.
How are cloud and edge computing reshaping the tech landscape? What role will these technologies play in the future of national security? How can businesses and governments best harness these innovations to stay ahead in an increasingly digital world?
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@anton_chuvakin from @googlecloud
@jhitchco from @NewNorthVC
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Today on CTRL+F, Jamil is joined by Dr. Steven Flammia from Virginia Tech and Dame Fiona Murray from MIT and the NATO Innovation Fund to discuss how quantum computing is paving the way for its realization and emphasize its ability to solve problems beyond traditional computational limits. Additionally, they advocate for allied investment in quantum computing as a national security imperative, highlighting the technology’s importance.
How does quantum computing fundamentally differ from classical computing? How can this technology tackle some of the world's most pressing national security challenges? How should we approach investment in quantum technology to effectively counter adversarial use of such game-changing technologies?
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@S_Flammia from @virginia_tech
@Fiona_MIT from @MIT and the NATO Innovation Fund
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Today on CTRL+F, Jamil Jaffer, Dr. Natasha Jaques, Senior Research Scientist at Google Brain, and Michael Brown, Partner at Shield Capital and former Director of the Defense Innovation Unit (DUI), delve into the massive potential of generative AI, including its power to transform sectors ranging from healthcare to national security. They explore how cutting-edge closed-source models like GPT-3 and DALL-E are pushing the boundaries of what's possible – generating human-like text, images, and more with remarkable accuracy and creativity – as well as highlight some of the biggest challenges the technology faces.
How is generative AI fundamentally different from other forms of technology that have come before it? Is the real use case for AI augmented work flows and decisionmaking rather than automation? Are we getting closer to reaching the capability to design and create artificial general intelligence, and if so, should we be worried?
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@natashajaques from @GoogleAI and @uwcse
Michael A. Brown from @ShieldCapVC
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Today on CTRL+F, Jamil Jaffer, Dr. Eric Breckenfeld, Director of Technology Policy at Nvidia, and Gilman Louie, Managing Director of America’s Frontier Fund, delve into the power of accelerated computing, its potential to affect every sector of society, the importance for American economic and national security of maintaining leadership on this domain. They explore how the combination of hardware and software innovation in this space is driving rapid innovation forward in the U.S. and allied countries.
What makes accelerated computing different from other forms of computational capabilities? How is accelerated computing changing the way we address problems ranging from national security to healthcare? What does the future for accelerated computing hold, particularly given the generative AI revolution? How can the U.S. bolster its ability to scale up and continue to lead in this area?
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Check out a preview from the first episode of CTRL+F’s series, “Unleashing Innovation: Navigating Game Changing Technologies,” where listeners get a deep dive into one technology capability each episode – from quantum computing, generative AI, differential privacy, to cloud and edge computing.
This clip features Nvidia’s Director of Technology Policy, Dr. Eric Breckenfeld, and Founder of America’s Frontier Fund, Gilman Louie, discussing the power of accelerated computing – its potential to affect every sector of society and why it is important that the United States continues to dominate in this space.
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Check out a preview from the first episode of CTRL+F’s series, “Unleashing Innovation: Navigating Game Changing Technologies,” where listeners get a deep dive into one technology capability each episode – from quantum computing, generative AI, differential privacy, to cloud and edge computing.
This clip features Nvidia’s Director of Technology Policy, Dr. Eric Breckenfeld, and Founder of America’s Frontier Fund, Gilman Louie, discussing the power of accelerated computing – its potential to affect every sector of society and why it is important that the United States continues to dominate in this space.
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