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David Sacks, former CEO of Yammer, speaks on stage during Day 1 of the Republican National Convention on July 15, 2024 in Milwaukee, WI. Former President Donald Trump is the Republican presidential candidate and will address the convention on Thursday. (Photo by Ricky Carioti/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Trump picks venture capitalist David Sacks as ‘AI & Crypto Czar’

Sacks is a venture capitalist, the former CEO of enterprise social network firm Yammer, a podcaster and member of the so-called "PayPal Mafia."
Aerial view of Silicon Valley at dusk, with a portion of the San Mateo/Hayward Bridge visible. (Photo by Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images).

Forging the defense industrial base for the digital age

Former US Deputy CTO Nick Sinai argues the Pentagon must work with Silicon Valley to ensure the latest technology reaches the battlefield.
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Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall departs the Buckley Garrison headquarters building on Buckley Space Force Base, Colo., Aug. 23, 2021. Both Secretary Kendall and U.S. Space Force Gen. John W. “Jay” Raymond, Chief of Space Operations, are holding a media roundtable at the 36th Space Symposium on Aug. 24, 2021. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua T. Crossman)

Air Force Secretary wants to boost work with traditional defense industry

Frank Kendall says more can be done to tap the capabilities of existing defense contractors and nonprofits.
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