INSIDE THE BATTLE FOR STRATEGIC POWER, WITH DEEP TECH CEOs

The panel discusses the strategic importance of deep tech, focusing on the intersection of frontier science and deployable systems. Dr. Huang emphasizes opportunities for U.S. battery makers amid geopolitical tensions. Dr. Kulkarni highlights quantum computing's disruptive potential and national security risks. Menon discusses the role of AI in industrial automation and supply chain resilience. Abdullat stresses the importance of explainability and trust in AI. The panelists debate the race between AGI and practical AI applications. They also discuss the evolving relationship between government and deep tech companies, with varying perspectives on government support and collaboration. The conversation then shifts to the challenges and breakthroughs needed for wider adoption of deep tech. Dr. Kulkarni points out that China is secretive about their quantum computing advancements. Finally, they envision the transformative breakthroughs in their respective fields, including commercialization, quantum advantage, and the integration of humans and AI.