How Artificial Intelligence Intersects with Energy
(NewsUSA) - Artificial intelligence (AI) creates many things, including a staggering demand for energy, and the United States is exploring ways to meet the power requirements of the future, according to experts at the recent AI + Energy Summit in Washington, D.C.
The Special Competitive Studies Project (SCSP), a nonprofit and nonpartisan initiative with a goal of making recommendations to strengthen America's long-term competitiveness in AI, hosted the Summit, which brought together top policymakers, technologists, and energy industry leaders.
SCSP identified 12 key takeaways that should be part of a strategy for how America can maintain its competitive edge at the intersection of AI and energy.
Acknowledge the surge in energy demand. AI applications could potentially drive a 160% increase in global energy demand from data centers by 2030.
Modernize electrical infrastructure. A smart and flexible grid is essential to handle the demands of AI and renewable energy.
Improve energy systems. Using AI to improve energy systems to power more AI could be a key accelerator of progress.
Rethink nuclear regulations. Thoughtful regulatory reform could open the door for small nuclear reactors that could power AI data centers.
Consider climate benefits. The energy demands of AI could accelerate the transition to clean energy by helping to reshape energy infrastructure.
Take risks on emerging technology. Fusion and advanced geothermal technology, which taps into the earth's heat, have great potential payoffs as energy sources.
Embrace the moonshot mentality. Create a regulatory system that allows public and private sectors to explore and push boundaries.
Support public-private partnerships. Empower the Department of Energy's national labs to act more like startups and partner with the private sector to expand promising energy technology and innovation.
Build a pipeline. Encourage the government to focus on early-stage, high-risk research to create a pipeline of technology for private companies to commercialize and scale.
Maintain global leadership. Only a handful of AI training clusters exist globally, and where they are located will shape the future of AI development and energy geopolitics, so the U.S. needs to pay attention to these locations and engage allies in order to maintain energy leadership.
Create a coherent strategy. Leverage the American innovation culture of risk-taking to promote fundamental research and entrepreneurship in order to continue to compete with China in areas such as fusion and advanced nuclear.
Invest in technical education. Developing talent and building a workforce to deploy and maintain next-generation energy systems is especially crucial for fusion and advanced geothermal systems.
By focusing on smart regulatory reform, workforce retraining, and global competitiveness, the United States can stay ahead in this evolving landscape, SCSP concluded at the Summit.
To read more about the key takeaways from the AI+ Energy Summit, read Memo to the President on AI & Energy - Key Takeaways from SCSP's AI+ Energy Summit and visit scsp.ai to learn more.
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