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The AI War Lab

SpeakerS:

Dr. William Roper, CEO & Founder, Istari Digital
Morgan Ortagus, General Partner, Mare Liberum

“If you boil it all down, China spends a lot more than us; they build a lot more than us much quicker from a defense perspective, and we are not spending or building nearly enough to catch up, and we won't anytime soon. So if those are the hard facts and the reality on the ground, how does the United States deter Xi Jinping if he knows that he's spending more, building more, and that we can't keep up?” Morgan Ortagus
“We mobilized our industrial base during COVID-19, similar to World War II but with modern technology. The Pentagon should have written down all those lessons learned to be ready for future crises.” Dr. William Roper

Key takeaways:

  • Innovation in warfare: The conflict in Ukraine has highlighted the necessity for continuous innovation, with AI and adaptive tech enhancing military efficiency beyond traditional systems.  during warfare. Traditional procurement systems are insufficient; nations must develop new solutions in real-time to stay competitive.
  • Strategic use of technology: : In modern warfare, cost-effective drones are pivotal against expensive assets, and while autonomous systems are rising, ethical considerations require human oversight in Western strategies.
  • Supply chain and production: Abundant military resources and scalable production are crucial for sustained conflicts, requiring proactive mobilization of industrial capabilities, as seen in the Manhattan Project and Operation Warp Speed.
  • Geopolitical implications: The U.S. can deter adversaries like China,  leveraging capital markets, though improved foresight is needed to prepare for potential conflicts, such as a possible confrontation with China over Taiwan.

 

Action items:

  • Enhance innovation capabilities: Boost R&D funding in defense tech, particularly AI and autonomous systems, while fostering military-private sector collaboration to accelerate implementation of new technologies.
  • Strengthen supply chains: Diversify suppliers for resilient military resources and document lessons from past mobilizations to ensure rapid crisis response.
  • Leverage AI and Technology: Integrate AI for improved decision-making and develop autonomous systems with ethical oversight to maintain a competitive edge while adhering to international norms.
  • Proactive Geopolitical Strategy: Focus on continuous technological disruption to deter adversaries and develop proactive, long-term strategies for potential future conflicts. 

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