Why Supply Chain Blind Spots Are a National Security Problem

About this episode

Brandon Daniels discusses the national security risks posed by supply chain vulnerabilities and the need for proactive measures.

From rare earth minerals to nitrocellulose, Exiger CEO Brandon Daniels warns that invisible vulnerabilities in America's supply chains pose serious national security risks. He also makes the case for smarter public-private partnerships and AI-driven tools to close the gap before adversaries exploit it. Recorded at the AI+ Expo, Daniels draws on his experience leading one of the world's most advanced supply chain intelligence platforms to argue that the U.S. must move beyond reactive policy and invest in proactive visibility. Additionally, he shares a candid and measured assessment of where generative AI stands today — acknowledging its promise for workforce augmentation while cautioning that complex, large-scale applications still require significant human engineering talent.

People in this episode

Guest: Brandon Daniels

Topics covered

• supply chain
• national security
• public-private partnerships
• AI
• workforce augmentation

Keywords

• supply chain
• national security
• AI
• public-private partnerships
• generative AI

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Exiger

Products: AI-driven tools

Places: America, U.S.

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