Key Takeaways National Security Drives Physical AI and Defense Integration The intersection of national security and automation is driving significant growth for the AI industry. Zeno Mercer, head of robotics & AI research, at VettaFi said on a recent call with investors that the Pentagon's autonomy budget request has surged from $250 million to $55 billion and includes $14 billion for autonomous systems Moreover, it includes significant partnerships with commercial pioneers. For example, aviation innovator ...