Applied Intuition Founder & CEO Qasar Younis talks the state of self-driving AI

Applied Intuition CEO Qasar Younis introduces the launch of the Self-Driving System (SDS), a vehicle intelligence platform designed to provide global automakers with autonomous capabilities comparable to Tesla’s FSD or Huawei’s ADS. As a $15 billion dual-use technology company, Applied Intuition develops "physical AI" for both commercial passenger vehicles and military applications, such as tanks and trucks, emphasizing the significant systems overlap between these sectors. The technology has transitioned from a research phase to a proven commercial reality, evidenced by the rollout of driverless Waymo vehicles and increasing automation in construction and mining. This expansion serves as a strategic counter to the heavily subsidized Chinese automotive ecosystem; by providing Western OEMs with essential autonomous software, the company aims to maintain market competitiveness against Chinese technological advancements while intentionally avoiding operations within the Chinese market.