Initiative

Generative AI

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

Artificial intelligence graphic of blues and oranges that look like a wave of data.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing science by accelerating data analysis, uncovering insights, and creating sophisticated models beyond human capability. Specifically, generative AI can produce original content such as text, images, and music from training data. This technology holds significant potential for scientific breakthroughs, enabling new methods of research, simulations, and creative problem-solving that were previously unimaginable.

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory’s (PNNL’s) Generative AI (GenAI) Investment aims to harness the power of generative AI to drive innovation across the science, energy, and security research domains. Leveraging PNNL’s expertise in foundational and applied AI, along with investments in the Center for AI and the Center for Cloud Computing, GenAI pushes to discover new AI methodologies and technologies. 

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 Azure Quantum Elements for scientific 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. 

Research topics

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