AI and Global Competitiveness with Ylli Bajraktari
From The Coursera Podcast by Coursera
March 26, 2025 · 28 min · Season 1 · Episode 18
About this episode
Ylli Bajraktari discusses the impact of AI on global competitiveness and national security.
We sat down with Ylli Bajraktari , President and CEO of the Special Competitive Studies Project (SCSP), to discuss how AI is transforming global competitiveness, national security, and the future of work. Ylli draws on years of leadership experience across the Pentagon, the White House, and the National Security Commission on AI to explain why AI adoption is now a national imperative. He shares the founding story of SCSP, insights on policy and leadership in the age of AI, and why public-private collaboration is essential to maintaining U.S. leadership in emerging technologies. We also cover: 🌍 How AI is reshaping global power dynamics and strategic competition 💼 What leaders need to succeed in an AI-driven world 🏛️ Why government must prioritize reskilling and AI literacy 📘 A new Coursera course tailored for public sector professionals 🔍 Lessons for private sector leaders from national security AI strategies +++ Explore the free AI and National Security course on Coursera.org , designed for professionals working in government, policy, and beyond. Learn how to integrate AI into day-to-day decision-making—and stay ahead in an evolving global landscape.
People in this episode
Guest: Ylli Bajraktari
Topics covered
- AI and global competitiveness
- national security
- future of work
- public-private collaboration
- AI adoption
- reskilling
- AI literacy
Keywords
- AI
- global competitiveness
- national security
- public-private collaboration
- reskilling
- AI literacy
- Coursera course
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Special Competitive Studies Project, Pentagon, White House, National Security Commission on AI, Coursera
Places: U.S.
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