AI Collaboration Expands Security and Defense Applications Beyond Expectations

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VSBLTY Groupe Technologies Corp. (VSBY:CSE; VSBGF:OTC; 5VS:FSE) and Blaize Holdings Inc. (BZAI:NASDAQ) have entered a strategic partnership aimed at advancing safety and security technologies through artificial intelligence (AI). Under a newly announced joint technology commercial agreement, the companies will develop and deploy comprehensive AI-powered safety and security solutions tailored to large-scale applications. These include municipal and national projects.

Part of this agreement is Blaize's support for optimizing VSBLTY's proprietary software on its cutting-edge silicon architecture. VSBLTY issued a purchase order to Blaize as part of the collaboration, contingent upon production deployment and performance milestones. The partnership will also establish a technology center to innovate hybrid AI architectural designs. The centerpiece of this initiative is a Digital Twin Lab environment to demonstrate AI computer vision solutions, a foundational step in securing contracts in safety, security, and defense.

Commenting on the partnership in the news release, Dinakar Munagala, CEO of Blaize, stated, "This is an exciting day for Blaize as we forge ahead with VSBLTY to bring our combined solution to market to achieve a significant impact on our ability to drive both scalability and major cost efficiency in these critically important security deployments. Our smart cameras will largely be deployed outdoors and primarily in rugged, far-edge environments needed for municipal and national security projects that require extensive field deployments using thousands of surveillance cameras."

Jay Hutton, CEO of VSBLTY, also highlighted the importance of flexibility and scalability in the evolving landscape of security technologies, calling the partnership a critical factor in enabling long-term, large-scale security solutions, explaining, "We are extremely honored to be selected as Blaize's AI computer vision partner to create solutions that aide law enforcement and armed forces to better understand and respond to various incidents and threats. The exact nature of the analytics and application requirements will evolve over time and will require flexible and scalable underlying architecture and component technologies, making our collaboration and co-development partnership critical to the future success of large, long-term security deployments.”

Advancing Military Capabilities Through AI Innovation

As Fast Company wrote on December 25, AI has been increasingly deployed in defense applications. Among those applications are autonomous drone swarms, electronic spectrum awareness, and real-time battlefield management. Meir Friedland, CEO of Sensorz, noted that recent conflicts have highlighted vulnerabilities driving investment in AI technologies to maintain a combat edge, emphasizing that defense budgets have reached record levels to accommodate these advancements.

Reuters reported on January 14 that President Biden signed an executive order to address the significant energy demands of AI data centers. The order called for the leasing of federal sites for gigawatt-scale AI data centers and clean power facilities, underscoring the administration's focus on economic competitiveness, national security, and clean energy. White House technology adviser Tarun Chhabra explained that computing power and electricity requirements for advanced AI models are set to increase rapidly, with developers anticipated to require data centers with as much as five gigawatts of capacity by 2028. Chhabra emphasized the importance of ensuring AI infrastructure remains domestically secure to support U.S. technological leadership.

In a January 16 article, The New York Times emphasized the growing demand for AI-driven technologies in military applications. These applications include autonomous systems, drones, and advanced weaponry. The report highlighted that AI technologies are reshaping defense capabilities, driven by the need for rapid innovation to address challenges posed by global conflicts. As noted in the article, “The Pentagon has struggled to rapidly expand its capacity to produce large numbers of autonomous, weaponized drones,” reflecting the urgency of integrating AI into defense strategies to maintain a technological edge. The report also underscored the broader shift in Silicon Valley, where tech companies have increasingly embraced collaborations with the defense sector to advance AI capabilities.

The following day, on January 17, Forbes discussed the broader implications of AI leadership, framing it as a decisive factor in global power dynamics. The publication noted that nations leading in AI computing capabilities could achieve significant advantages in economic, military, and geopolitical domains. The piece also highlighted the importance of sustainable solutions, such as integrating renewable energy into AI data center operations, to address the energy-intensive nature of this rapidly growing sector.

VSBLTY's Role in Advancing AI-Driven Security Solutions

According to VSBLTY's investor information, this agreement aligns with the company's strategic goals to leverage AI in expanding its footprint in global safety and security markets. Upcoming milestones include the operational launch of the Digital Twin Lab and the expected deployment of their integrated solutions in municipal security projects.

The partnership also positions VSBLTY as a frontrunner in the AI-driven security industry, benefiting from Blaize's robust far-edge capabilities, which are crucial for executing extensive surveillance projects involving thousands of cameras. The collaboration underscores VSBLTY's competitive positioning in a growing market, supported by a proven ability to adapt to rapidly changing technological needs. 

With the agreement poised to strengthen VSBLTY's market presence, investors and stakeholders may closely monitor the progress of upcoming deployments and the scalability of solutions demonstrated through this partnership.

Ownership and Share Structure

According to Refinitiv, 1.87% of VSBLTY's stock is held by management and insiders. 

Strategic investor Actus Interactive Holdings Inc. has 2.10%.

Institutions own 0.04%

The rest is with retail investors.

VSBLTY had a market cap of CA$9.928 million, with approximately  60  million shares outstanding. It trades in a 52-week period between CA$1.65 and CA$0.08.