Oracle CEO Safra Catz discusses the company's commitment to supporting U.S. national security, describing Oracle's longstanding relationship with intelligence agencies, their principled stance on moral issues like refusing to operate in China and supporting Israel, and how AI technologies must be leveraged to maintain America's competitive advantage against adversaries.

Follow on X:

@SafraCatz (Safra Catz)

@jacobhelberg (Jacob Helberg) 

Subscribe to The Hill & Valley Forum Podcast: ⁠

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HillValleyForum⁩⁠ 

Apple:⁠ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hill-valley-forum-podcast/id1692653857⁠ 

Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/39s4MCyt1pOTQ8FjOAS4mi⁠ 

Timestamps: 

(0:00) Intro 

(0:10) Oracle's role in defending Western values and supporting the U.S. government 

(1:30) Examples of Oracle staying true to its moral compass, including decisions about China and supporting Israel (4:11) Discussion on how the U.S. government can leverage AI to defend against foreign threats 

(6:12) Perspective on America's potential new golden age following the recent election 

(7:40) Technology first principles from Oracle that government can draw inspiration from 

(9:46) Closing remarks