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Emerging Tech Horizons

Dr. Arun Seraphin
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ETI provides research and analyses to inform the development and integration of emerging technologies into the defense industrial base. This podcast will feature topics and speakers focusing on emerging technologies.

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Start in Elementary School: Building America’s National Security STEM Pipeline YouTube Description: America’s next generation of emerging technology will not be built without the workforce to design, manufacture, operate, and sustain it. Jeremy Ander... more

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As Emerging Technology continues to accelerate across domains like Artificial Intelligence (AI), Biotechnology, & Brain-computer interfaces coverage, humanity may be approaching a threshold that fundamentally redefines what it means to wage war – and... more

The Department of War (DoW) is moving faster than ever—embracing commercial technology, autonomous systems, and Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled capabilities. But this acceleration raises a critical question: what happens to the human in the loop... more

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For decades, the U.S. government has tested weapons systems before deployment, but not the policies that govern them. That gap is starting to close through artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced modeling techniques.

In this episode, Dr. Arun Sera... more

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Recent Guests

Jeremy Anderson
CEO of the National Math and Science Initiative
National Math and Science Initiative
Episode: Start in Elementary School: Building America’s Defense STEM Pipeline
Daniel Gerstein
Author of War Without Humanity and policy/defense technology expert
Author; Adjunct Professor; former acting Undersecretary, DHS
Episode: Beyond the Battlefield: Emerging Technology, AI, and the Future Force of War
Eric Sikorski
Chair of NDIA's Human Systems Division
NDIA, Human Systems Division
Episode: Human Systems at the Speed of Acquisition: How Defense Innovation Is Reshaping the Workforce
Stuart Michelson
Immediate past chair of NDIA's Human Systems Division; Principal Research Scientist at Georgia Tech Research Institute
Georgia Tech Research Institute
Episode: Human Systems at the Speed of Acquisition: How Defense Innovation Is Reshaping the Workforce
Jenn McNamara
Vice President of Serious Games and Strategic Products for Breakaway Games
Breakaway Games
Episode: Human Systems at the Speed of Acquisition: How Defense Innovation Is Reshaping the Workforce
Jesse Flint
Senior Research Associate at Design Interactive
Design Interactive
Episode: Human Systems at the Speed of Acquisition: How Defense Innovation Is Reshaping the Workforce
Dr. David Metcalf
Director of the Mixed Emerging Technology Integration Lab, METL
University of Central Florida, Institute for Simulation and Training
Episode: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Multi-Agent Systems in Defense Policy Modeling
Dr. Doug Buettner
Deputy Chief Scientist
Acquisition Innovation Research Center, Stevens Institute of Technology
Episode: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Multi-Agent Systems in Defense Policy Modeling
Grant Meyer
Chair of NDIA's Electronics Division, expert in electronics technology and policy
NDIA
Episode: Microelectronics & Semiconductors: Strengthening Supply Chains for U.S. National Security

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Arun Seraphin
Executive Director of NDIA's Emerging Technologies Institute (NDIA/ETI) with a focus on defense tech policy and acquisition reform.

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Beyond the Battlefield: Emerging Technology, AI, and the Future Force of War
Q: How close do you think we are to some of these capabilities by 2040, and what timelines are you envisioning for augmented humans and humanoid robots in combat roles?
The author suggests a timeline where substantial progress could be visible by the late 2030s, with training, testing, and potential deployment in controlled contexts; full-scale, widespread use would hinge on regulatory regimes and arms-control conversations that evolve alongside technology.
Beyond the Battlefield: Emerging Technology, AI, and the Future Force of War
Q: What made you decide that a science fiction approach exploring this convergence of technologies and military operations was the right format, not a policy paper?
Fiction allows projecting beyond current limits while still being rooted in real science, making complex topics more accessible and engaging for a broader audience who can imagine future warfare without requiring prior technical or policy expertise.
Beyond the Battlefield: Emerging Technology, AI, and the Future Force of War
Q: So, can we start off by just giving us this quick synopsis of what War Without Humanity is about?
It describes transhuman warfare by envisioning a battlefield where humans work with augmented humans and AI-enabled humanoid robots, exploring how such a force could come into being, what capabilities it would have, and the potential pitfalls and ethical questions it raises.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Multi-Agent Systems in Defense Policy Modeling
Q: What are the main challenges or risks in using agentic AI for policy work, and how are those being addressed?
Key challenges include data sensitivity, verification and validation (VNV), potential biases in agents, and ensuring explainability. Solutions discussed include controlled environments for data (e.g., DARSI), memory-enhanced models with governance and guardrails, human-in-the-loop oversight, and government-offerings of government-grade LLMs to standardize testing and compliance.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Multi-Agent Systems in Defense Policy Modeling
Q: What exactly is policy modeling and why should defense policymakers care about it?
Policy modeling is described as applying laboratory-style modeling and simulation tools to political and regulatory questions, allowing policymakers to test how changes in policy, budgets, and organizational structures would play out in the real world before implementation, much like engineering simulations.

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Recent episodes center on defense technology innovation, acquisition reform, and the evolving battlefront of information and cyber operations. Discussions frequently explore how the U.S. military sources, allocates, and implements emerging technologies—from AI, autonomous systems, and counter-UAS to advanced training and data-fueled decision making. A notable throughline is the push-pull between rapid private-sector innovation and the rigorous requirements of defense programs, with emphasis on collaboration models, workforce development, and policy levers like NDAA provisions and reform initiatives. Unifying themes include leadership in emerging tech, the challenges of integrating new capabilities into complex defense ecosystems, and the st... more

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