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#288 Shyam Sankar - Are We Sleepwalking Into World War 3?

March 16, 2026·1h 34m·3-min readsolophilosophy
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AI is not an existential threat or utopian savior, but a tool whose impact depends on human agency; empowering frontline workers with AI and rebuilding America’s industrial base are key to national security and prosperity.


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The future of AI and national security hinges not on

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Sharam Sankar

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Sharam Sankarby Sharam SankarColonel Drew CukorEdward HallElon Musk

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Mobilizeby Sharam Sankar

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Palantir Technologies

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Artificial IntelligenceEconomicsEntrepreneurshipFuture Of WorkLeadershipMilitary History

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