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AMD CEO on $1 billion supercomputer and AI partnership with U.S. Dept. of Energy
CNBC Television· 2025-10-28 16:30
But what caught my eye in the AMD release is that this is not just for traditional supercomputing for tech. This energy, medicine, health, national security. This to me sounds like a a government initiative to stay ahead of everybody else in the world in all of these verticals, not just traditional data center compute.Can you tell us how uh if I were say Thermoffisher or if I were Eli Willie, I would be able to get into this and say I want some of that compute power. >> You're absolutely right, Jim. This is ...
How quantum computing could become the next frontier in national security
MarketWatch· 2025-10-25 11:30
Core Insights - Governments and technology companies are engaged in a critical competition to develop quantum power, which has the potential to transform global security dynamics [1] Group 1 - The race for quantum power is characterized by high stakes, indicating significant implications for both national security and technological advancement [1] - The development of quantum technology is expected to revolutionize various sectors, including computing, cryptography, and communications [1] - There are concerns that advancements in quantum power could also pose risks to existing security frameworks, potentially compromising global security [1]
Fmr. DoD Official Urges US-China Military Hotline
Bloomberg Television· 2025-10-24 22:06
US-China Relations & Potential Conflict - The US and China are perceived to be dangerously close to war due to potential missteps and lack of open communication between their militaries [1][2] - Establishing a hotline between the US and Chinese militaries could build trust and prevent conflict [3] - A previous hotline agreement to limit cyber escalation was not effective as China never answered it [4] - Preventing a conflict with China would be a significant achievement for President Trump [8][13] - Avoiding a war between the US and China is crucial [15] Military Preparedness & National Security - Concerns about the US military being underprepared for a conflict with China are considered overblown; the US military in the Indo-Pacific is believed to be capable of winning a war [10] - Competing priorities can distract from vital national interests, such as the relationship with China; drug trafficking in Venezuela is less important [12] - Economic security and national security are closely linked, particularly regarding critical minerals and rare earths [7] Trade & Diplomacy - Trade conversations and military engagement are parallel but related [6][7] - President Trump has a deal with Australia to mitigate risks related to critical minerals [8] - President Trump is considered a good negotiator and could potentially achieve a surprising deal with China [14]
X @Cointelegraph
Cointelegraph· 2025-10-24 00:30
National Security & Competition - The U.S is in early talks to invest in quantum computing companies to maintain competitiveness with China and safeguard national security [1]
CrowdStrike CEO: Don't buy idea AI will kill software, need it to protect AI
CNBC Television· 2025-10-23 14:13
one. There's no one who knows more than George Kurts uh who is CEO of Crowd Strike and I can't believe we are lucky to have you. George is it's great to see you first of all and you're doing a lot of terrific stuff and I think you've become one of the great maybe the great spokesperson for an industry which cannot be uh which is front page everywhere and yet sometimes you have an outage like AWS and but no one wants to know whether it was cyber attack.Well, when you look at technology and you look at how in ...
CACI(CACI) - 2026 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-10-23 13:00
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - CACI reported revenue of nearly $2.3 billion, representing an 11.2% year-over-year growth, with 5.5% being organic growth [23] - EBITDA margin increased to 11.7%, a year-over-year increase of 120 basis points, driven by strong program execution and higher margin software deliveries [23] - Free cash flow for the quarter was $143 million, supported by strong profitability and effective working capital management [24] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company won $5 billion in contract awards during the quarter, resulting in a book-to-bill ratio of 2.2x for the quarter and 1.3x on a trailing twelve-month basis [7] - Over half of the contract awards were for new business, indicating strong demand and successful business development efforts [7] - The revenue from intelligence community customers is now disclosed separately, aligning with the company's national security focus [23] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - CACI's record backlog reached $34 billion, a 4% increase from the previous year, representing nearly four years of annual revenue [26] - Funded backlog grew nearly 26% year-over-year, reflecting customers preparing essential programs amid the government shutdown [26] Company Strategy and Development Direction - CACI is focused on critical national security priorities, with a strategic portfolio that is 90% aligned with national security [36] - The company is investing in software-defined technology and agile software development processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in delivering solutions [20][30] - CACI aims to leverage its differentiated capabilities in counter UAS, counter space, network modernization, and digital application modernization to drive growth [10][18] Management Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in achieving full-year guidance despite the federal government shutdown, citing the resilience of their business model [9][10] - The company anticipates continued demand for its services, particularly in areas like modernization and border security, as well as intelligence programs [9] - Management reaffirmed fiscal year 2026 guidance, expecting revenue between $9.2 billion and $9.4 billion, with an EBITDA margin in the mid-eleven percent range [25] Other Important Information - CACI's hiring environment remains strong, with a high volume of applicants and ongoing recruitment efforts despite the government shutdown [75] - The company is expanding its use of AI tools to enhance the speed and efficiency of its software development processes [20] Q&A Session Summary Question: Expectations for FY 2027 budget - Management highlighted that bipartisan support for national security priorities suggests continued funding growth, despite potential budget cuts [36] Question: Changes in contract awarding processes - Management noted a shift towards more agile purchasing methods, with increased use of Other Transaction Authorities (OTAs) [41][42] Question: Impact of government shutdown on business - Management acknowledged slight disruptions in cash collections and revenue but emphasized that these are manageable and expected to recover [105][106] Question: Price competition in the market - Management stated that they have not seen significant price competition affecting their bids, as they have positioned themselves away from price-based competition [108] Question: Update on acquisition integration - Management confirmed that the integration of recent acquisitions is largely complete and meeting expectations [113]
U.S. strikes another alleged drug cartel boat
NBC News· 2025-10-22 23:30
Tonight, this video showing another deadly US military strike against a boat allegedly smuggling drugs to the US, killing two narot terrorists on board. According to Defense Secretary Pete Hgsth, posting the strike was in international waters, but for the first time, the boat was traveling in the Eastern Pacific rather than the Caribbean Sea. President Trump tonight suggesting he'll soon order strikes on cartels smuggling drugs by land, too.>> Something very serious is going to happen. the equivalent of wha ...
Trump boasts General Motors and Ford executives thanked him for truck tariffs — ‘Their stock has gone through the roof’
MINT· 2025-10-22 17:58
US President Donald Trump said top executives from General Motors and Ford called to thank him for imposing tariffs on medium- and heavy-duty trucks.In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote: "Mary Barra of General Motors, and Bill Ford of Ford Motor Company, just called to thank me for putting Tariffs on Mid Size and Large Size Trucks. Their Stock has gone through the roof! They told me that, without Tariffs, it would be a very hard, long “slog” for Truck and Car Manufacturers in the United States."Tariffs fr ...
U.S. Trade Rep. Jamieson Greer: China's rare earths move was totally disproportionate
CNBC Television· 2025-10-22 13:03
US-China Trade Relations - The possibility of a meeting between President Trump and President Xi remains uncertain, pending mutual agreement [1][2] - The US expresses willingness to engage in trade talks with China, especially given China's recent measures [2] - The US believes a more balanced trade relationship is needed, as China currently enjoys broader access to the US market than the US has to the Chinese market [10][11] - The US is open to a constructive trading relationship with China, but it must be actively managed [10] Rare Earths and Export Controls - China has implemented new measures on rare earths, raising concerns for the US [3] - China's actions regarding rare earth export controls are viewed as aggressive and disproportionate by the US [4][5] - The US accuses China of expanding controls on rare earths globally, despite a previous agreement to limit them [7] - China's restrictions on rare earths are seen as an attempt to exert economic control [7] - The US has concerns about China potentially using access to semiconductors to gain access to rare earth minerals [14] - The US uses export controls on high-end goods, but China's controls on basic inputs like rare earths are considered broad and indiscriminate [15][16] National Security and Technology - The US prioritizes national security when considering technology exports to China [19] - The US aims to maintain its technological edge and prevent other countries from gaining a competitive advantage [20] - The US government uses inter-agency processes to analyze new technologies and determine appropriate export controls, considering industry input and foreign availability [21]
Securing the AI Frontier: Irregular Founder Dan Lahav
Sequoia Capital· 2025-10-21 09:00
There was a scenario where there was an agent on agent interaction. It was a critical security task. That was the simulation that they were in, but after working for a while, one of the models decided that they've worked enough.And they and they should stop. It did not stop there. It convinced the other model that they should both take a break.So the model did social engineering on the other model to another model. But now try to think about a situation where you actually as an enterprise are delegating an ...