AI is being utilized to fight climate change through various applications such as developing new materials for batteries and solar cells, managing the electric grid, studying climate patterns, and monitoring emissions. The Department of Energy (DOE) intends to support AI startups and provide access to efficient supercomputers to boost AI opportunities and mitigate risks, including data leaks and energy consumption. The new initiative aims to integrate AI into all aspects of the DOE’s mission, with early priorities including utilizing AI for developing nuclear fusion power, enhancing energy efficiency of supercomputers, and testing AI models for vulnerabilities to hackers.