22 July 2025

Topic: General

National security meets next-gen tech at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025’s AI Defense panel
National security meets next-gen tech at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025’s AI Defense panel
source techcrunch.com Jul 22, 2025

TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 runs October 27-29 at Moscone West in San Francisco. Join 10,000+ startup and VC leaders for three days of conversations and c...

TL;DR
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 explores the high-stakes collision of innovation and national security with AI in a panel discussion focused on AI Defense.

Key Takeaways:
  • The U.S. defense and intelligence communities are racing to build smarter, more adaptive technologies through AI without compromising ethics, oversight, or safety.
  • The panel discusses the delicate balance between intelligence and control, the role of startups in defense innovation, and the multibillion-dollar opportunities emerging at the intersection of national security and AI.
  • Leaders from government, venture, and the armed services will share insights on the future of AI in defense at the 20th anniversary of TechCrunch Disrupt.