Breaking Defense Interviews Dr. Potter on the Future of AI Competition

July 14, 2025

“We’re most vulnerable if we lose sight of our own system and what we’re good at... the ability to foster a system that produces innovation and flexibility in areas where maybe we aren’t anticipating the need for flexibility is the right way to go. It’s hard to call your shots in advance if you don’t know where you’re going or when you need to get there.”

NSDPI Executive Director Philip B.K. Potter gave his thoughts on the future of AI competition between the US and the PRC as part of a recent panel discussion hosted by Raft. Sitting down for an interview with Breaking Defense afterward, he shared more on the direction he sees AI innovation taking and the important role the NSDPI plays in that framework. Our thanks to Raft for hosting this expert exchange of ideas, and to Breaking Defense for bringing this issue to the forefront.

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