Defense Mavericks

Empowering Soldier Innovation in the Digital Age with LTG Chris Donahue


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This week, Bonnie is joined by none other than Lieutenant General Chris Donahue, Commander of the XVIII Airborne Corps, to discuss innovation, AI ethics, and leadership in military operations. He shares his insights on empowering soldiers through collective experimentation, bridging generational tech gaps, and developing and sustaining AI-driven systems. Tune in for an inspiring conversation on the transformative tech culture in today’s military.

TIMESTAMPS:

(3:03) Exciting potential of emerging technologies on a global scale

(5:30) How to bridge generational tech gaps in military ops

(10:35) Why experimentation is key to funding military innovation

(12:44) This training tool changed the leadership game

(17:49) Algorithms vs. AI

(19:29) Balancing ethics and speed in AI

(23:49) Must-read books to stay ahead of the tech curve

(27:47) Why it’s your moral responsibility to make your people great

LINKS:

Follow Bonnie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bonnie-evangelista-520747231/

CDAO: https://www.ai.mil/

Tradewinds AI: https://www.tradewindai.com/

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