China is likely to adopt new AI technologies into their military faster than the US, especially regarding drones and asymmetric warfare.

The Department of Defense is still primarily focused on hardware, but there are ongoing efforts to change this and integrate more software solutions into their operations.

The U.S. needs to reindustrialize to close the gap in drone production capabilities with China, which has a substantial manufacturing capacity for low-cost, capable systems.

The US military may struggle to implement AGI quickly, while the Chinese military could direct resources to military applications more effectively.

China has developed an asymmetric military strategy that allows them to counter U.S. capabilities, such as using carrier strike missiles to destroy assets worth tens of billions for a fraction of the cost.

The U.S. military's reliance on exquisite systems has created a disparity in drone production capabilities compared to adversaries like China, which can produce drones at a much larger scale.

China's advancements in physical infrastructure and energy production pose a competitive threat to the U.S. in AI development, highlighting the need for the U.S. to streamline data center construction and energy production.

My advice to the Department of Defense is to embrace a long-term perspective, understanding that iterative, fast-moving approaches are essential for developing effective technology.

The current administration is focused on efficiency, making it a pivotal time for dual-use technology, which allows us to leverage commercial advancements to subsidize defense work.