AI founder working with DOD makes case for policies that cut the red tape in the fight to win the AI Cold War
SAN FRANCISCO, March 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. wants more government efficiency, something only possible if we stay competitive in the AI Cold War. While leaders push semiconductor tariffs and outdated export controls, U.S. adversaries are deploying AI at scale, integrating it into military, economy, and critical infrastructure. Yurts—an AI company working directly with the Department of Defense—argues that if the U.S. doesn't stop focusing on performative policies and start investing in AI-driven modernization, it will fall behind permanently.
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