Palantir and Anduril, two leading companies at the intersection of commercial technology and national security, are launching a new consortium to drive the US government’s artificial intelligence (AI) advancements. The partnership aims to deliver the technological infrastructure needed to enable the government and industry partners to transform America’s world-leading AI capabilities into next-generation military and national security capabilities.
The main focus of this partnership is to address two significant challenges that limit the adoption of AI for national security purposes. Firstly, data readiness is a major issue. Most useful national security data collected at the tactical edge are not retained for AI training and algorithm development, resulting in lost opportunities for advantage over adversaries. To solve this, Anduril’s Lattice software system will be utilized to instrument the tactical edge for secure, large-scale data retention and distribution.
Secondly, processing data at scale is a significant challenge. Even with national security data retained, no secure enterprise pipeline exists to turn that data into AI capabilities. Palantir’s AI Platform (AIP) will be used to deliver a cloud-based data management and AI development capability that operates at the hyper-scale of commercial industry while meeting the unique requirements of national security.
The partnership will also provide a rapid and ready mechanism to operationalize these new AI capabilities directly through defense production programs. Maven Smart System, powered by Palantir Platform, and Anduril’s Lattice software platform will be integrated to provide a seamless operational capability from the edge to the enterprise.
Palantir and Anduril expect to expand this partnership to other industry partners that have unique contributions to make to this mission. The company believes that no single entity can deliver on the promise of AI for national security, and it takes a team of companies working together to ensure the US government remains the world leader in fielding advanced technologies that keep citizens safe.
Source: https://www.anduril.com/article/anduril-and-palantir-to-accelerate-ai-capabilities-for-national-security