Nuclear, AI Leaders Unite for Solutions at Summit
From left, Argonne National Laboratory Director Paul Kearns, Argonne Associate Labatory Director Kirsten Laurin-Kovitz, DOE Secretary of Energy Chris Wright, Argonne Associate Laboratory Director Rick Stevens, Oak Ridge National Laboratory Director Stephen Streiffer and INL Associate Laboratory Director Jess Gehin. Credit: Argonne National Laboratory
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the American economy. It is driving prosperity through advancements in technology, improved manufacturing efficiencies, and enhanced healthcare solutions. To continue this pace of rapid progress, however, we need dependable and scalable energy sources. Advanced nuclear energy stands ready as a reliable solution, powering America’s continued leadership in the digital age.
On July 17 and 18, the U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory, Idaho National Laboratory, and Oak Ridge National Laboratory co-hosted the AI x Nuclear Energy Executive Summit: Unleashing the Power for AI.
This event brought together leaders from tech companies, the nuclear energy industry, national labs and the U.S. government to discuss how to meet AI’s energy needs in smarter ways.
Accelerating nuclear deployment to power the digital age
As AI continues to unlock new economic and technological opportunities, it is crucial to provide the reliable energy infrastructure needed to sustain its growth. Participants at the summit highlighted how AI itself can be leveraged to enhance the efficiency, design and operation of nuclear power plants, streamlining reactor design processes, accelerating licensing and optimizing plant maintenance.
The summit marked one of the first major forums dedicated to building the energy infrastructure needed to support AI’s growth and secure America’s digital future.
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