Initiative

Generative AI

Harnessing the power of artificial intelligence to advance science, energy, and security research 

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing science by speeding up data analysis, uncovering insights, and creating sophisticated models beyond human capability. AI can generate technical contributions such as code, image understanding, and autonomous agents. This technology holds significant potential for scientific breakthroughs, enabling innovative research, simulations, and creative problem-solving that were previously unimaginable. 

PNNL's Generative AI (GenAI) Investment aims to drive innovation in science, energy, and security by harnessing and developing novel AI methodologies and technologies. This initiative leverages PNNL’s expertise in both foundational and applied AI, including partnerships with the Center for AI and the Center for Continuum Computing.

Graph showing 1. Early and strategic investments in generative AI to surpass current standards 2. Recognize AI’s potential and limitations 3. Cultivate a culture of adaptability and continuous learning

Investment aims

  • Leverage PNNL’s key partnership with Microsoft's scientific platform for discovery in materials and computational chemistry. 
  • Push the limits of AI by investing in research that combines mathematics with generative AI.
  • Use advanced AI to discover new insights, understand complex systems, and predict unexpected results. 

 

Contacts 

Nathan Hodas | Investment Lead 

Tom Grimes | Chief Scientist 

If you have any questions, or just want to learn more about GenAI, please send an email to GenAI_LDRD@pnnl.gov 

Research topics

Artificial Intelligence
Data Science & Computing
National Security
Nuclear Forensics
Energy Efficiency