This episode features former US Secretary of Defense Ash Carter discussing his efforts to bridge the gap between the Pentagon and Silicon Valley. He highlights the establishment of an innovation advisory board, chaired by Eric Schmidt, to foster collaboration on technological goals. Carter also addresses the critical importance of encryption for national security and individual privacy, and expresses concerns about China and Russia's influence over internet governance.
Key takeaways
The Pentagon actively sought Silicon Valley's innovation through initiatives like the innovation advisory board to modernize defense technology.
Encryption is viewed as crucial for both national security and safeguarding individual privacy, underscoring its dual importance.
The US government is concerned about the geopolitical implications of other nations, specifically China and Russia, controlling or influencing internet infrastructure.
Adapting cutting-edge commercial technology for military applications (
dual-use" technology) was a key strategy for defense modernization.
U.S. Secretary of Defense Ash Carter talks with Kara Swisher about his efforts to unite the Pentagon and Silicon Valley behind common goals, including a new "innovation advisory board" chaired by Eric Schmidt. He also explains why he is a strong supporter of encryption, why he almost never uses a cell phone and why he does not want to cede control of the Internet to countries like China and Russia.
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The Pentagon actively sought Silicon Valley's innovation through initiatives like the innovation advisory board to modernize defense technology.
What's takeaway #2 from this episode?
Encryption is viewed as crucial for both national security and safeguarding individual privacy, underscoring its dual importance.
What's takeaway #3 from this episode?
The US government is concerned about the geopolitical implications of other nations, specifically China and Russia, controlling or influencing internet infrastructure.
What's takeaway #4 from this episode?
Adapting cutting-edge commercial technology for military applications (
What's takeaway #5 from this episode?
dual-use" technology) was a key strategy for defense modernization.
