The Operating System Streamlining Autonomous Vehicle Technology With Qasar Younis and Peter Ludwig of Applied Intuition | No Priors: Artificial Intelligence | Technology | Startups | Podwise
In this episode of No Priors, Elad interviews Qasar Younis and Peter Ludwig from Applied Intuition, a profitable AI company focused on building vehicle intelligence for cars, trucks, tanks, and fighter jets. They discuss the company's three business lines: engineering tools, a vehicle operating system, and autonomy applications, drawing parallels to Microsoft's historical strategy of building tools, operating systems, and applications. They delve into the impact of Chinese car manufacturers, the importance of maintaining a domestic industrial base, and the future of autonomous systems, including the challenges of regulation and public perception. They also touch on the use of AI in tooling, the vehicle OS, in-cabin experiences, and defense, emphasizing the shift towards one person managing many machines. They highlight the company's design focus and the types of talent they are currently seeking to hire.
