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CNBC
18 hours ago
- Automotive
- CNBC
Applied Intuition Co-founder and CEO Qasar Younis on bringing AI to military vehicles
CNBC's Morgan Brennan sits down with Applied Intuition Co-founder and CEO Qasar Younis to discuss the company's work to bring AI to more civilian and military vehicles, and the important of American innovation in the space as global competition heats up.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Applied Intuition Opens UK Office with £50 Million in Planned Investment
Office launch follows swiftly on the heels of Applied Intuition's newest defence offerings LONDON, May 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Applied Intuition UK has formally launched with the opening of its office in London, with the company already scaling at speed. This is a major step into the defence sector for Applied Intuition, the leading global vehicle intelligence company for automotive, trucking, construction, mining, agriculture and defence. Applied Intuition's commitment to the UK is expected to deliver £50 million worth of foreign direct investment into the UK, bringing jobs, skills, and research and development directly into the market. Building on the foundations of civilian autonomous capabilities, Applied Intuition UK, a fully sovereign subsidiary, will focus on delivering mission-critical autonomy solutions across air, space, land and sea. Applied Intuition's defence offering provides autonomy management and development systems for both existing and next-generation defence platforms. At a time of increasing global insecurity, autonomy offers a dual advantage, reducing reliance on extensive manpower traditionally required for fully crewed platforms, while also minimising risk to life for those operating in hostile environments. "Opening our London office marks a considerable step toward creating a sovereign autonomy capability for the UK. This sizable investment reflects our resolution to provide cutting-edge autonomous systems, and the tools needed to build them for our Armed Forces," said Tristam Constant, head of European Government and Defence at Applied Intuition UK. "We're building a strong team here, tapping into the UK's incredible engineering talent to deliver autonomy solutions to meet the most demanding requirements." Applied Intuition's latest venture marks a significant evolution, delivering cutting-edge autonomy solutions for civilian industries to enabling mission critical capabilities for the Armed Forces. The opening comes swiftly on the heels of the dual releases of two new software-defined product families: Axion, a specialised mission-critical toolchain allowing the development of all-domain autonomous capabilities, and Acuity, which delivers the onboard autonomy necessary to provide a decisive edge to the Armed Forces. As a dual-use technology provider, Applied Intuition is positioned to bridge the gap between commercial innovation and national security needs. The introduction of a UK presence reinforces Applied Intuition's commitment to delivering strategic autonomy at scale and providing serious defensive capabilities, all whilst encouraging growth and investment, and aligning with the British Government's priorities. Commenting on the opening of the office, and echoing the words of the Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer at London Defence Conference, Minister for Investment Baroness Poppy Gustafsson said, "The UK is open for business, so I'm delighted that Applied Intuition's commitment to the UK is expected to deliver £50 million in foreign direct investment, boosting R&D, creating jobs and putting more money into people's pockets." "With defence being identified as a key growth sector in our upcoming modern Industrial Strategy, we're not only helping to attract and secure investment, but delivering long-term growth that supports skilled jobs and raises living standards across the UK," she added. This new UK presence reflects a long-term commitment from Applied Intuition to industry collaboration, economic growth opportunities and life-saving capabilities. About Applied IntuitionApplied Intuition is the vehicle intelligence company that accelerates the global adoption of safe, AI-driven machines. Founded in 2017, Applied Intuition delivers the toolchain, Vehicle OS and autonomy stacks to help customers build intelligent vehicles and shorten time to market. Major programmes in defence and 18 of the top 20 global automakers trust Applied Intuition's mission-critical solutions to deliver vehicle intelligence. Applied Intuition services the defence, automotive, trucking, construction, mining and agriculture industries. Applied Intuition UK was established in London in 2025 to bring the company's cutting-edge autonomy solutions to the UK and European defence sectors. View original content: SOURCE Applied Intuition, Inc. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Korea Herald
20-05-2025
- Automotive
- Korea Herald
Applied Intuition Launches Axion and Acuity to Deliver All-Domain Autonomy to the Warfighter
Product families expand defense portfolio to bring vehicle intelligence and accelerated capabilities to multiple domains. MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., May 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Applied Intuition, Inc., the leading Vehicle Intelligence company for commercial and defense mobility, today announced the launch of two new product lines to accelerate the fielding of autonomous systems for the U.S. and allied forces. Axion and Acuity provide platform-agnostic autonomy tools and onboard software to scale and accelerate defense capabilities across air, land, sea, and space domains and the electromagnetic spectrum. Modern defense programs face critical roadblocks in deploying autonomy at scale, including a dependence on slow, costly live testing and a lack of interoperable autonomy solutions. These limitations, when coupled with outdated acquisition processes, prevent programs from rapidly fielding and iterating on autonomous capabilities, ultimately putting warfighters at a disadvantage. Axion and Acuity directly address these core challenges. Together, they form a robust autonomy software solution that empowers the U.S. and allied militaries with the capabilities needed to develop and confidently deploy autonomy at speed and scale. "Autonomy is where artificial intelligence meets the warfighter," said Qasar Younis, co-founder and CEO of Applied Intuition. "Beyond autonomy, we provide intelligence that is critical for the future fight, whether it's moving people, sensing threats or acting independently in contested environments." Today's warfighters operate with outdated infrastructure and siloed software not built for modern combat. Vehicle intelligence — and the smart software that enables drones, ground robots, and autonomous convoys to perceive and act on their own — sits at the center of how AI and autonomy function on the battlefield. Far beyond self-driving, vehicle intelligence is embodied, multimodal AI that surrounds the operator, understands context, and adapts in real time to dynamic threats, delivering a decisive edge to warfighters. Axion and Acuity for Autonomous Advantage To deliver collaborative autonomy at operational tempo, teams need a digital-first approach. Axion provides one unified environment for engineers and operators to build, test, and deploy together. Built on Applied Intuition's commercially proven technology and interoperable with any platform, Axion enables engineers and vehicle manufacturers to build autonomy at the speed of relevance and supports the full lifecycle from development to mission execution. Acuity delivers all-domain onboard autonomy that empowers warfighters with a decisive edge. Relying solely on human operators to combat threats slows down critical decisions. With Acuity, unmanned systems can take the lead in high-risk missions, keeping humans at a safe distance while executing with precision. In addition, Acuity reduces the need for vertical integration and puts programs back in control, delivering onboard software-enabled autonomy to the platform of your choice. Leveraging advances from EpiSci, a leader in AI and trusted autonomy software acquired by Applied Intuition, Acuity has been deployed on many platforms. Those include notable systems such as the X-62A VISTA fighter jet to enable autonomous air-to-air combat tests. "Live testing simply can't keep pace with the modern battlefield. Digital-first development and integration are essential to scaling unmanned systems," said Peter Ludwig, co-founder and CTO of Applied Intuition. "Axion and Acuity were built to meet the ever-evolving demands of defense autonomy, ensuring unmanned systems are ready for today's mission complexity. Applied Intuition's dual-use approach allows us to bring the best of commercial innovation to the defense sector rapidly and at scale." "Applied Intuition is committed to delivering cutting-edge technology to the U.S. and our allies that meets the mission — not in five years, but today," said Jason Brown, general manager of Applied Intuition Defense. "Axion and Acuity are being deployed right now, giving warfighters the confidence they need. We're not just building for the future, we're delivering capability at the speed of relevance." To learn more about the Axion and Acuity family of products, go to About Applied Intuition Applied Intuition is the vehicle intelligence company that accelerates the global adoption of safe, AI-driven machines. Founded in 2017, Applied Intuition delivers the toolchain, Vehicle OS and autonomy stacks to help customers build intelligent vehicles and shorten time to market. Major programs across the Department of Defense and 18 of the top 20 global automakers trust Applied Intuition's mission-critical solutions to deliver vehicle intelligence. Applied Intuition services the defense, automotive, trucking, construction, mining and agriculture industries and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA, with offices in Washington, D.C., San Diego, CA, Ft. Walton Beach, FL, Ann Arbor, MI, Stuttgart, Munich, Stockholm, Seoul and Tokyo. Learn more at
Axios
20-05-2025
- Business
- Axios
Exclusive: Applied Intuition unveils programs to power autonomous drone swarms
Applied Intuition is unveiling new products that, according to one executive, will enable swarms of autonomous military ground vehicles, vessels and drones. Why it matters: The Pentagon is bullish on smart machinery — but a lack of physical and digital infrastructure hamstrings the grand vision. The latest: Applied's announcement Tuesday includes its Axion and Acuity product lines. The former is a "developer cloud" made "specifically for the development of military-grade autonomy," Jason Brown, the company's general manager for defense, told Axios. The latter, he said, "is the output of that." Think of one as the brain and the other as the textbook from which it learns. Together, they hope to account for the "hyper-dynamic realities of warfighting," said Brown, "and of the operating environments that our warfighters find themselves." Programming autonomous weapons and machines to work on war-torn landscapes and on fast-changing battlefields is a huge challenge for militaries and their contractors. Speedy updates are a necessity. Zoom in: The newly disclosed software has been used across the services, including aboard the X-62A VISTA, a modified F-16. Context: Applied in December acquired EpiSci, which was involved with the VISTA and its dogfighting trials.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Inside Washington's tech summit, Silicon Valley's elite gently make the case for skilled immigration to keep an edge in the AI arms race
During a day-long conference in Washington D.C., leaders from government and the tech industry discussed how the U.S. could keep its lead against China in the AI race. Several speakers mentioned the need for the U.S. to attract the best tech talent from around the world. Those comments come at a time when the country has seen widespread immigration crackdowns that have swept up legal immigrants. In an auditorium in the lower levels of Capitol Hill, tech leaders and policymakers gathered to discuss the AI arms race against China. At the conference, known as the Hill and Valley Forum, luminaries from the tech world—Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, Palantir CEO Alex Karp, and venture capitalist Keith Rabois—sat for interviews, while top government officials like Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and Speaker of the House Mike Johnson gave keynote addresses. Attendees heard panels about self-driving submarines, training warfighters to use AI drones, and AI-powered rare-earth mines. As part of the conference's theme of 'Rebuilding America,' much of the conversation focused on the need for the U.S. to outcompete China in developing the suite of new technologies for the AI age. To do so, the U.S. would need to generate more power, build countless new data centers, and revitalize the Department of Defense's innovation-averse organizational culture, according to conference's speakers. The U.S. would also need to maintain its advantage in recruiting the world's best technologists, including from other countries. 'We need to make sure that the best people in the world are here and that they are building alongside our companies,' said Thrive Capital founder Josh Kushner. Elected officials in attendance also said the same. During a panel on AI policy, Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) said if the U.S. could 'keep the brightest minds here,' it would 'win this game' against China. 'Number one, it is a matter of being inviting to other people that can actually create the future with us,' Rounds said. Others at the conference made more overt calls to attract qualified people from the U.S.'s rivals to strengthen the domestic talent pool, while weakening theirs. Lux Capital founder Josh Wolfe, who moderated a panel on the use of AI in national defense, said he hoped to see a 'brain drain coming from China and maybe other adversarial countries' to the U.S. During the same session, Qasar Younis—founder and CEO of Applied Intuition, which develops autonomous vehicles, including for military purposes—pointed to the fact that many companies in Silicon Valley had large numbers of immigrants. 'There should be no question if you're a doctoral student, or if you have a PhD in China, or a PhD in Russia and you want to come to the United States, we should find ways to attract that talent,' Younis said. Younis also said that because of Applied Intuition's close ties to the Pentagon, he worried about espionage from China. He called for an immigration policy that protected U.S. companies from potential Chinese spies but that didn't 'throw the baby out with the bath water.' 'We have to have nuanced policies that specifically address China or other countries, other adversaries, but not everybody,' Younis said. Younis saw sourcing talent from across the world as a boon for the U.S. tech industry. 'There are 8 billion people and we need to continue to attract them,' he said. 'That's our edge.' Vinod Khosla, the founder of Khosla Ventures who is also a major investor in OpenAI, said 'not getting the right amount of immigration' was one of the biggest risks to U.S. tech's lead against China. 'America's advantage is we get the best talent from anywhere in the world. If there's one thing I'd say we could do, it's to get people who have PhDs in math or physics or AI to [come] here. Proactively go woo them to be here because it will be our largest advantage.' Immigration policy in the tech industry became a flashpoint earlier this year when different factions of the Republican party fought over whether to curb H-1B visas for highly-skilled workers that Silicon Valley usually employs. Some immigration hardliners advocated for reducing the levels of both illegal and legal immigration, while conservative tech leaders, like Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, thought that H-1B visas were critical for the industry's continued success. It was a rare rift in an otherwise tight-knit Republican party. (None of the speakers at the Hill and Valley Forum mentioned the months-old H-1B visa controversy.) Immigration is one of President Donald Trump's signature issues. Since taking office, the administration has targeted both illegal and legal immigrants, and particularly those at colleges and universities. International students across the country have been stripped of their legal status. Some have sued the government in court to have their student visas reinstated. Other international students have been detained by authorities. The White House did not respond to a request for comment. On Wednesday, Senator Jack Reed (D-R.I.) alluded to the administration's actions toward international students. He said the administration 'threatening people with immigration' is going to 'cut down on our talent and on our institutional capacity to innovate.' He also highlighted funding cuts to academic institutions, which had halted ongoing research projects. This story was originally featured on
