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Making AI FlyDevon Yablonski

Principal Product Manager, Sensor Processing

Embedded Tech Trends

January 28, 2019

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AI is redefining global power

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The U.S.A. Leads in Consumer AI…

Industry focus is on performance, scale and cyber

• Apple Siri, Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, MS Cortana

• Smart vehicles

• Facebook

• Financial fraud

• Shopping preferences

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However, Defense AI Remains a Blue Ocean

Similar calculations but different applications and missions

• War games – Simulations - Training• ISR – Radar - 3D terrain simulation -

Navigation• Cognitive electromagnetic

spectrum maneuverability –• Spectral efficiency• Holistic situational awareness -

Sensor fusion• EW/cyber-attack and protection• Scalable and resilient networks

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So far, consumer-tech have tried…

Many are struggling, or already failed

• Intriguing Opportunities in Defense– Government funding initiatives – Possible re-use of industry code base

• But…– Lack of training data (secret)– Incompatible employee cultures– Lack of understanding of business

model– Missing other capabilities…

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The Challenges of Defense AI…

.. Require a team with experience in high performance, security, safety

• Extended life (decades)• Size constraints• Weight limitations• Power• Shock and Vibe• Hardware Security, AT• Software Security, Cyber• Safety Certifications

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Processors we have, and what we need

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Technology of Survival

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Security against a different kind of adversary…

… than commercial industry is accustomed to

• Advanced Enclosures• Root of Security• Secure Hypervisors• Encryption• Anti Tamper• Controlled Supply Chain

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Mission and Control Systems

Require certifiable hardware solutions to prevent failure

• When algorithms control critical parts of the platform, standard warranty is not enough

• Fully traceable hardware and software is critical

• Applicable to a vast variety of platforms

• Safety is not peanut butter

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Trusted Sourcing

US national capabilities in manufacturing is at an all time low

• Local sourcing of:– Components– Motherboards– Software– Manufacturing– Design– Support– People!

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Open Standard Architectures

Allow for affordability, upgradeability, adaptation

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AI Subsystems - Commercial Example

NVIDIA’s DGX with HGX Architecture

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AI Subsystems – Rugged and Secure

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I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought.-- Albert Einstein

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Making AI FlyvThe U.S.A. Leads in Consumer AI…However, Defense AI Remains a Blue OceanSo far, consumer-tech have tried…The Challenges of Defense AI…Processors we have, and what we needTechnology of SurvivalSecurity against a different kind of adversary…Mission and Control SystemsTrusted SourcingOpen Standard ArchitecturesAI Subsystems - Commercial ExampleAI Subsystems – Rugged and SecureSlide Number 15Thank you!