Why Private AI Is The Only Way Forward For The USA And What Comes Next with Ismael Hishon-Rezaizadeh

The US military is now using ZK proofs to secure autonomous drones in combat.

Ismael Hishon-Rezaizadeh from Lagrangedev breaks down why private AI is the only path forward for the USA, how ZK proofs are securing defense systems, and why blockchain has become critical for AI security.

We discuss:

- Why ZK Proofs Are Securing Autonomous Drones
- The Defense Industry's Crypto Pivot
- How Private AI Protects Against China
- Token per Second: Where ZK Performance Is At
- Why Blockchain = Security for AI
- The Dual-Use Thesis: Defense Meets DeFi
- What Wins in 2026: Privacy or Transparency?

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