The US has a new plan for wielding AI to fight climate change

Key Points:

  • AI is being harnessed to combat climate change through applications such as developing new materials and monitoring emissions.
  • The DOE intends to support AI startups, provide access to efficient supercomputers, and integrate AI into all aspects of its mission.
  • Early priorities for the DOE’s AI initiative include using AI for nuclear fusion power, enhancing energy efficiency, and testing AI models for vulnerabilities.

Summary:

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.

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