Oculus VR founder Palmer Luckey's second act: Defense tech

After being pushed out at Facebook, Palmer Luckey is focused on equipping soldiers with better technology. He tells CNN's Laurie Segall why AI is the key to staying ahead of Russia and China.

[@hukumbra]

I am not even American but this dude is patriotic and that made me proud wtf lol

[@ancientkid1635]

LOL

[@farzana6676]

@@patguitar01 You sound jelly.

[@lizadonrex]

@@patguitar01 wow a hippie get triggered.

[@lizadonrex]

@@patguitar01 because you just act like another NPC. Being weak is asking for war.

[@Alltakenbla]

@@patguitar01 Well said and you are spot on. Celebrating a merchant of death. Yeah not to sure that's the way life should be celebrated. Kind of makes absolutely no sense.

[@liammiller9296]

I'm not a fan of CNN. However this lady did a good interview letting this man speak

[@inthefade]

Hmmmmm yeah... I have to reluctantly agree.

[@Instant_Nerf]

Well they only allow people to freely talk when it comes to technology and also democrats can talk about anything.. notice the tech companies are all liberals.

[@GreaterBayArea]

No one asked

[@ahabkapitany]

@@GreaterBayArea cope

[@pwl4576]

It’s so rare to see an interview where the subject is brilliant and fascinating, and the journalist is equally superb. A real match of enthusiasm and knowledge.

[@jordan5253]

Wow he's living out every 10th prestige COD mw2 players dream

[@prltqdf9]

Damn... Luckey activated his machinegun mode.

[@RelicSoul]

Smart dude! Created the Oculus Rift when he was only 21. He knows his shit. Definitely on the cutting edge. Looking forward to following his career.

[@MindSag]

I thought he was 17

[@user-cx7te6pl2h]

This man is making sure that the country that debates ethics has more technological prowess than the countries that don’t

[@jerrycampbell5937]

This kid is next level smart. He has a alpha male type demeanor about him but it's in the most respectful way.

[@xximpacts2cks]

This is the most accurate comment I have ever seen. Good on you, Jerry. Good on you.

[@jennywight9119]

Palmer Luckey, I like you!

[@treyzanaty2948]

From the start of the interview, after every response, she (CNN) tries to pose the same question. Why are you not part of this cancel culture? His deflection skills are on point. He never hesitated to set her straight on every statement. She can’t accept his point that this should not be a political tool. It should be for every American to have the freedoms they currently have. Palmer Lucky is well spoken man. I appreciate him deflecting her on all these liberal questions.

[@MarkHidden]

Only 7K views in 6 months? I think the interview was good , I just think CNN is a ice bath. Laurie you might be better off going independent.

[@back2basics597]

This guy is useless to CNN. And I love him.

[@APOLLOLEGACY]

This kid is loaded with energy . He gonna contribute something special.

[@painexotic3757]

He's also loaded with money lmao

[@doomtomb3]

We all hope so....

[@mattymatt2323]

He already has but sounds like he's going to do it again

[@hanniffydinn6019]

Yeah build killer robots. 🤯🤯🤯🤯

[@jmichaelolds]

You go Palmer Luckey. You are the man. Thank you for your service!

[@performancefitnessonline9513]

@@patguitar01 that’s just being ignorant. If you listen to his take on China you would know that it’s all about INTENTIONS. 1984 will not happen to USA if we EDUCATE our youth / next generations and maintain the CHECK AND BALANCES of our government. What we need is constant reformation. NEVER BE COMFORTABLE & ALWAYS CHOOSE PROGRESSION. Why I think people like Snowden did the USA a favor for making sure ACCOUNTABILITY is upheld. So don’t go putting your ignorance on others. Choose to try to understand others instead of you screaming your truth onto them. Maybe that way there can be mutual discourse & we can mutually learn from each of our convictions. So we can understand you. That’s the way. Not being afraid of a exacerbated conspiracy theory.

[@verdiergun]

This guy is a hero

[@gilbucle]

Smart guy with great ideas but not a hero.

[@kadabra8268]

doing more to help out millions vs you

[@gilbucle]

@@kadabra8268 you don't even know me. Callar la boca basurita.

[@coprice94]

@@kadabra8268 ke?

[@coprice94]

@@patguitar01 do something about it then...getting on youtube and bitching dose nothing

[@LydellAaron]

He makes valid points about defense technology. The interviewer mentions gaming. In computer science, you do learn game theory, and some wars involve game theory concepts.

[@jacketofthe80s13]

tactics

[@EonSound]

@@jacketofthe80s13 You're correct except it's the other way around with the war stuff. Games involve real world concepts/tactics.

[@declandonahue592]

One day this man will deserve the recognition he deserves. Smartest man in america

[@csm3640]

This is the 2nd continuous video I watched Palmer for the 1st time, I gotta admit I really like this guy and respect him.

[@quantum7690]

WHAT HE SAID ABOUT NOT NEEDING TO BE IN SILICON VALLEY TO BE INNOVATIVE AND BUILDING YOURE COMPANY IS BEYOND TRUE

[@WilliamBarksdale]

Silicon Valley was born from the millitary after WWII, and now it has come full circle I guess?

[@mayen67]

This guy is smart. And if you look at his technology, I would say its more democrat then republican, democrats actually said that a boarder wall is not needed and surveillance and sensing technology is best for boarder security.

[@deecee4644]

What's a "boarder" wall?

[@diggleboy]

I really enjoy Palmer's explanations and descriptions of the technology he's developing. He speaks my language = tech, and I understand everything he's talking about. I hope he continues to create great solutions that save lives and makes the world a much safer place, against all odds. Keep up the great work, Palmer Luckey!

[@DheerajBhaskar]

Interviewer is very knowledgeable and is asking the right questions

[@pooppyybuhhole]

Great interview on both of their parts! I just started 3D printing my own RC cars with hopes to implement more advance technology that could used remotely (besides controlling the driving of the car itself)

[@DocLois2010]

I think he has played a LOT of Starcraft...

[@Cryptopitbull]

I love this dude 🇺🇸💪🏼

[@patrickbateman783]

High Energy 💪

[@eliosman9333]

I love this guy's character

[@lightyagami6362]

Shes also a great interviewer I think in part because she brought her actual opinions and worries towards the topic of defense technology and technology in general.

[@GiovanniEsposito5]

Great interview! Palmer really gained a lot of points! ..and he even activated John Carmak mode! :-D

[@accutronitisthe2nd95]

I LIKE THIS GUY AND WE NEED MANY MORE PEOPLE LIKE HIM!!!

[@g.n.g4851]

I know this is an old upload but... why did the interviewer keep interjecting the fact Palmer and his team were eating Chick-fil-A? My guess is that the left and the interviewer's parent company still wish Palmer, and those that differ in opinion from them, ill-will. Just my .02 cents...

[@tammys8711]

No trust for CNN, but at least this guy was given the opportunity to speak. He could run CNN and direct them toward journalistic integrity, not subjective junk.

[@TheAnical]

WOW fucking CLAP CLAP CLAP...He knows the distinction between Central and peripheral nervous system. This concept is brilliant.

[@dougb70]

21:30 allocating risk as to who person 1 through 5 is absolutely will be taken into account. How could it not?

[@_JellyDonut_]

Seems like that can be done in a general sense where their identity is never disclosed or logged. For instance a heat signature may be used to determine that an individual is carrying a weapon and therefore a threat, but their personal identity wouldn't necessarily be known or recorded

[@nicholasali2182]

HE'S A VERY INTELLIGENT, ARTICULATE LEADER💯

[@spidersinspace1099]

I can’t help but think this interviewer is trying to trap Palmer into expressing some opposing political viewpoint. He is so far ahead of her, she could never catch up.

[@barbarosozturk]

What an entrepreneur! Truly inspirational, especially to young fellas!

[@YourUncle8501]

The guy is not only hyperintelligent but also wellspoken and hyper. I love it

[@Tetsujinfr]

If you build powerful tools which scale up extremely well, by design it could be used by a group of less and less people (converging to one) over more and more people (converging to population minus one). Now Luckey is an interesting mind and a very fast one. He certainly adds to the debate of ideas.

[@yelectric1893]

I like how this guy makes good stuff to protect America with deference and all. It would be nice to see AR huds not only for a real titanfall pilot but also these firefighters and somebody who’s friend has a heart attack and is being taught what to do by her implant. I wonder how to reach conclusions sooner, kind of confusing world.

[@FallSichelSchnitt]

This guy is so cool.

[@killerinstinctbaits]

That light flashing in the background ........

[@shaider1982]

His brain works at 100x faster than the usual human being

[@pw7225]

Good interview. Good interviewer. Luckey responded well.

[@williamh.gatesiii8183]

She cut him off to say, "that's what I was going to say." Who is interviewing whom here?

[@LELOOSHIAN]

I like his shirts. Does anybody know what brand they are :)??

[@509drone2]

This man will go down as an American hero. God bless him!

[@Retread268]

Love this guy.

[@memyselfandeye8377]

Wow!

[@ChewMhojadee]

Wow she's really attached to the word "pitch-deck" isn't she?

[@rocketsnips8078]

"Who do not care about privacy" >sells company to facebook jk luckey ur like one of the only great innovators of today thanks bb

[@nch3270]

Respect for you Luckey

[@jackellis7812]

this guy is awesome

[@christopherarmstrong2710]

27:37 Chess analogy

[@ericanderson3534]

How is VR/AR technology used in autonomous self piloting systems? Will this technology allow for near seamless autonomous driving in nearly every circumstance? I believe that a neural self driving network will chose to the best possible outcome as derived from the data it has. Data is paramount. It may be possible for the car to decide in such away as to crash itself rather than run anyone over because it knows it can safely survive the accident. Can you project a holographic solider to confront the enemy on the field?

[@bighands69]

What if the VR/AR technology is layered with AI. SO that human control the system in terms of over all decisions but the AI then does the control when it comes to mechanical movement and helping to pilot such craft in the field. How does that sound to you.

[@naveenahsn]

There will scope for Simulation Virtual modelling of battle field Etc etc There will be lot of scopes.

[@foesfly3047]

I love this brother for his personal character, ethical beliefs and value system. When men with such qualities are also very smart and have vision, the world becomes a better place, even for the liberal lefties who hate him.

[@dpatel2747]

After interview next morning she wack up and Jarvis says good morning this is 7:30 am you are in Malibu, California 😂😂😂😂 I think you enjoy last night

[@jung.k]

how many time did she say Chick-Fill-a?

[@jung.k]

She emphasizes the word so much

[@cidadaoPPT]

I f’ing love this guy!

[@gobofraggel7383]

EMP bomb. game over. we need to bring back Rambo.

[@samirelzein1978]

this guy is easily 10 folds smarter than Zukerberg (never felt Zukerbreg was any genius!), and you should never work for someone way below you on general culture and ideas processing time (values and ethics).

[@Skandawin78]

Looks like Iron man inspired

[@quantum7690]

lucky palmer is the head of the boogaloo boys!!!!!!!!!

[@cmschleich]

I thought he was too intense at first, but as time went on he ran circles around this journalist.

[@ronstallworth9421]

This guy is the real Tony Stark.

[@YUMETUME]

Let the guy talk

[@yellowstone4087]

Next Elon musk ..

[@todperrier8273]

She wants his Palmer

[@LELOOSHIAN]

I think her brain started aching! she's way over her head. She's too exhausted trying to follow him.

[@abz998]

Please don't build Skynet.

[@ericanderson3534]

Too late, Google and Facebook have already done that. Feel better knowing this paragons of virtue are in control of your future?

[@hanniffydinn6019]

That’s exactly what he’s doing, building killer robots.

[@coprice94]

Skynet is far off I work with AI its shit as of now and expensive

[@impwendel]

>Tech Correspondent >"It's a mash of AI and Pokemon Go' What the fuck CNN

[@TrollMeister_]

Love this guy ! Unapologetic American. Unapologetic MAGA ! Congratulations to his parents for raising him well.

[@skorpyo331]

They all moved to Asheville, hence the reason I need a gazillion dollars to move there. And tf out of Florida. Oculus is tha bomb too.

[@bobbyintheshop]

jeez man these questions are borderline naive, I could not finish the interview because Segall keeps going back to this groupthink bs. I mean give yourself a blue ribbon for being "moral" if you want, just watch out for the boot in your face from those who dont care.

[@c.harris7823]

Well said.

[@jimixjimix5097]

I've always liked and supported those who have this "let's do it" attitude, and really disliked those who just keep debating, reconsidering and thinking tights, rainbows, unicorns and disarmament in the face of all the doings of Russian savages seems to be OK.

[@Kobe29261]

Sure, pick your label but 'coward' won't, can't be one of them!

[@ybdubblive]

Lmao this could wipe out half the universe 😂😂😂

[@blondegaijin]

Pitch deck, pitch deck, pitch deck, pitch deck. She thinks she's sounding smart. In fact it's making her seem really stupid and worried about herself. It's like when Mickey (mouse) went down to the Magician Master's basement and got himself in over his head, rummaging through the trunk of magic spells. Otherwise a great interview, though, I'm sure we'll hear tons of good stuff from Palmer in the future.

[@jarrettb6701]

Still, butt, listen to what he says.

[@rohanbakugo0273]

He looks like a iron man fanboy.

[@tammys8711]

Palmer's Reagan Foundation interview is way better, but this is CNN.

[@Geotubest]

She's a superb interviewer.

[@NatanLawson]

“You’re really interesting” “thank you”…. 🙄

[@mrblack9791]

i miss my gear to fun

[@coolinspirefunnybook1289]

our business have direct corelation with our political view. thiel (palantir),ellison(oracle),luckey(anduril) create business that sell to government and need gov support.so dont surprise if they support Trump even they r base (some still) at sillicon valley.

[@robotsrule5051]

Smart guy but his soul patch is crooked

[@Thost407]

I disagree, he seems good.

[@robotsrule5051]

@@Thost407 lol. Google soul patch

[@Thost407]

@@robotsrule5051 ^-^ haha so true.

[@imatimetraveler5760]

👍👍👍

[@rootbeernineteen135]

He's based

[@RyanLeesheik]

Trust me he's gonna be next elon musk

[@pcdispatch]

Musk is not as smart as might seem. He just buys people and knowledge.

[@tuoms]

Tony Stark

[@EduardoDuarteDaSilva7]

DONT PLAY WHIT YOUR LIFE DUDE THATS NOT COOL,LOVE YOURSELF!YOUR LIFE IS NOT A GAME AND NEVER WISH IT WAS! SUICIDE IS NOT COOL.REPEAT: NOT COOL!

[@cellocovers3982]

2:57, who don't care about privacy. you mean like the US?

[@leschouxcroutes]

From making VR possible to making weapons :/ So thats where all the Fb money went... I wish I had bought a Vive

[@bighands69]

+leschouxcroutes WIthout all that weapons technology the US and Europe would not even exist today. You are one of those people that thinks the world is perfect.

[@farzana6676]

Move to China halfwit. Without those weapons, your dumbass would be speaking Russian today.

[@hanniffydinn6019]

I wrote a James Bond story where Palmer lucky is the villain with killer drone armies. And bond steals the ai and kills him. 🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🌍🌍🌍🌍🌍🌍🌍

[@paulahello7435]

Palmer support your sister!!! Get her away from Matt.

[@DiegoLopez-ex2ke]

what you have to say about the prevention hundreds of hectares burned fires going on now recently on California!?? what have you done here to contribute for the prevention of this fires ??

[@farzana6676]

We first need to work on illegal aliens, then we work on fires.

[@nicolaixx1]

Chill out man .. he is talking so fast

[@321SlipStream123]

Cocaine is one hell of a drug!

[@_JellyDonut_]

His brain just works really well

[@naveenahsn]

He wants to share knowledge as much as possible within specified time.

[@naveenahsn]

@@321SlipStream123 Does cocaine makes anybody good in their field? He is good at what he's doing. There is no way to cocaine.

[@Kenbomp]

1000 ai drones is not worth 1 cunning warrior. He's on the right tend, but no machine will beat ingenuity. But it's a noble effort.

[@bighands69]

+Kenbomp US is the most innovated country on earth. Both tactically and engineering wise.

[@naveenahsn]

Bad people always do bad thing's. Our job is to try to fail them.

[@tammys8711]

Yay Palmer! Boo CNN. The interviewer did ok though, not much "gotcha" going on here.

[@ProjectUnity]

wow.. he really, genuinely believes in his heart that America is a force for good in the world and represents democracy with strong checks and balances... this guy's smart but not in the ways that let you see through the bullshit apparently.

[@tammys8711]

Expound? Don't quite understand, hope you aren't criticizing him.