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How the Department of Energy Is Tapping AI to Transform Science, Industry and Government - Ep. 236
Nov 20, 2024
Helena Fu, Director of the DOE’s Office of Critical and Emerging Technologies and chief AI officer, dives into how AI is revolutionizing national security, infrastructure, and scientific discovery. She highlights the role of AI in efficient energy solutions and supercomputing through the Exascale Computing Project. Fu discusses initiatives like FAST that bridge classified science and national security. The conversation also covers advancements in large language models and their transformative impact on energy and materials science.
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- The Department of Energy's Office of Critical and Emerging Technologies is centralizing AI efforts across 17 national labs to foster innovation and collaboration.
- AI initiatives at the DOE, such as enhancing grid resilience and improving energy efficiency, aim to address national security and sustainability challenges.
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Role of the Office of Critical and Emerging Technologies
The Office of Critical and Emerging Technologies (CET) at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) was established to leverage expertise across various domains, focusing on AI, microelectronics, quantum information science, and biotechnology. These four foundational technology areas are seen as essential in enabling other critical technologies and addressing national challenges. CET aims to harmonize efforts within the department and the 17 national labs, effectively acting as a central hub to coordinate initiatives. As a relatively new office, it reflects the government's commitment to fostering innovation and ensuring responsible AI development.
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