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NAE Annual Meeting Spotlights DOE’s New Genesis Project and Other AI Initiatives Aimed at Advancing Discovery
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At the National Academy of Engineering’s recent annual meeting, Darío Gil, undersecretary for science at the Department of Energy and director of the Genesis Mission, discussed how the effort will employ artificial intelligence to tackle national science and technology challenges.
How the National Academies Are Informing Discussions of AI Progress and Safety
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As rapid advances in AI continue to raise concerns about how it can be pursued safely without stifling technological progress, the National Academies have been at the forefront of efforts to better understand what these advances in AI mean for researchers and society at large.
Science and Innovation Fund for Ukraine Partners with Ukrainian Catholic University to Launch New Center of Excellence
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The Science and Innovation Fund for Ukraine and the Ukrainian Catholic University have announced the establishment of the Center of Excellence in Formal Methods and Verification, a new initiative that will train a new generation of specialists across the fields of mathematics, computer science, and artificial intelligence.
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- Federal Statistics Enters the Age of AI — Carefully Jul 22, 2026 Program News
- AI Will Elevate Near-Term Cybersecurity Risks but — with Investment and Coordination — Can Strengthen Cybersecurity in the Long Run Jun 24, 2026 News Release
- Securing AI Systems: Experts Consider Research Priorities at April Event May 11, 2026 Program News
- Navigating the Turbulent Future of AI and Work May 4, 2026 Feature Story
- ACRP Insight Event: Exploring the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on the Airport Industry Apr 29, 2026 Announcement
- Transforming Transportation: Leveraging the Power of Artificial Intelligence, Digitalization, and Automation Apr 28, 2026 Announcement
- Securing AI Systems: New Challenges and Research Priorities Apr 17, 2026 Announcement
- NAS President Marcia McNutt to Deliver Annual State of the Science Address on June 2 Apr 16, 2026 News Release
- Policy Issues for Integrating Artificial Intelligence in Cancer Research and Care: A Workshop Apr 2, 2026 Announcement
- Integrating Data and Computing into K-12 Education Is Critical and Requires Coordinated Approach To Be Effective, Says New Report Mar 12, 2026 News Release
- As Demand for Electricity Grows, Energy Parks Are Being Explored as Potential Solutions Feb 26, 2026 Feature Story
- DOE Should Develop AI-Based Foundation Models Fused with Traditional Computational Methods to Bring Paradigm Shift to Scientific Discovery Dec 16, 2025 News Release
- Retraining Workers for the Age of AI Dec 1, 2025 Feature Story
- Making Machine Learning Safer in High-Stakes Settings Oct 20, 2025 Feature Story
- Conference Highlights Scientific Cooperation in the Americas Oct 1, 2025 Feature Story
- Improving How State and Local Governments Use AI Sep 15, 2025 Feature Story
- Confronting Core Problems in Cybersecurity Aug 4, 2025 Feature Story
- Exploring How to Power AI Sustainably Jul 11, 2025 Feature Story
- Explaining the Brain: Scientist & Writer Grace Huckins Shares the Depth and Wonder of Our Minds Jun 18, 2025 Feature Story
- AI Code of Conduct for Health and Medicine Presented in New NAM Special Publication May 19, 2025 News Release
- Building a Resilient Digital Future — New National Academies Report May 15, 2025 Media Advisory
- Helping the Grid Keep Pace with a Power-Hungry Economy May 12, 2025 Feature Story
- Report Calls for Creation of National Information Clearinghouse for Cybercrime Data; Urges FBI to Adopt New System for Categorizing Cybercrimes Apr 17, 2025 News Release
- How Science Is Using AI to Translate the Nonstop Chatter of the Earth Apr 15, 2025 Feature Story
- Capturing the Potential of Generative AI’s Use in Health and Medicine Requires Collaboration and Oversight, Consideration of Risks, Says NAM Special Publication Apr 10, 2025 News Release
- New AI and Climate Change Roundtable Launched by National Academies — First Public Meeting in May Apr 9, 2025 Media Advisory
- A Bit (or Qubit) About Quantum Computing: Q&A with Mark Horowitz Mar 27, 2025 Feature Story
- AI Tools Can Enhance U.S. Biosecurity; Monitoring and Mitigation Will Be Needed to Protect Against Misuse Mar 14, 2025 News Release
- NAS President Marcia McNutt Addresses AAAS Meeting in Boston Feb 19, 2025 Feature Story
- Workshop Explores the ‘Opportunity and Perils’ of Using AI in Medical Diagnosis Oct 14, 2024 Feature Story
- Why Experts Are Calling for a New Strategy to Improve U.S. Access to Semiconductors ― The Technology that Underpins Artificial Intelligence Sep 16, 2024 Feature Story
- Defense Department Should Invest in Leap-Ahead Semiconductor Technologies, Work to Reshore Production Capabilities, and Strengthen Industry and Interagency Engagement, Says New Report Aug 28, 2024 News Release
- Exploring the Implications of AI for Climate Aug 2, 2024 Feature Story
- Unlocking the Promise of Digital Twins Jun 10, 2024 Feature Story
- Human Accountability and Responsibility Needed to Protect Scientific Integrity in an Age of AI, Says New Editorial May 21, 2024 News Release
- Brainstorming Solutions to Disinformation Apr 29, 2024 Feature Story
- The Human Implications of AI with Brian Christian Apr 1, 2024 Feature Story
- Just How Intelligent Is Artificial Intelligence? Feb 20, 2024 Feature Story
- How AI is Shaping Weather Research and Forecasting: An Interview with Amy McGovern Jan 18, 2024 Feature Story
- Advances in Facial Recognition Technology Have Outpaced Laws, Regulations; New Report Recommends Federal Government Take Action on Privacy, Equity, and Civil Liberties Concerns Jan 17, 2024 News Release
- New Report Urges Multiagency Action to Support Potentially Transformative Digital Twins Research Dec 15, 2023 News Release
- U.S. Should Build Out Secure ‘Cyber Interstate’ and Other Infrastructure to Support Smart Manufacturing and Circular Economy Efforts, Says New Report Dec 12, 2023 News Release
- The Rise of Cyber-Physical Systems Nov 28, 2023 Perspectives
- How AI Is Shaping Scientific Discovery Nov 6, 2023 Feature Story
- How AI Can Help Understand Human Behavior and Accelerate Solutions to Societal Challenges Oct 17, 2023 Feature Story
- AI for Scientific Discovery — Oct. 12-13 Workshop Oct 6, 2023 Media Advisory
- National Nuclear Security Administration Cannot Continue With ‘Business as Usual' in the Shifting Supercomputing Landscape, Says New Report Apr 13, 2023 News Release
- Maintaining U.S. Global Leadership in Science and Technology Requires Greater Focus on Strengthening Innovation, Not Solely on Restricting Access to Specific Technologies Sep 29, 2022 News Release
- Potential Effects of Operating a Terrestrial Radio Network Near GPS Frequency Bands Assessed by New Report Sep 9, 2022 News Release
- Automated Research Workflows Are Speeding Pace of Scientific Discovery; New Report Offers Recommendations to Advance Their Development May 10, 2022 News Release
- Ensuring Human Control over AI-Infused Systems Apr 7, 2022 Perspectives
- ‘Nation’s Report Card’ Assessment Should Make Changes to Contain Costs, Allow Innovation in Education Testing and Research, Says New Report Mar 24, 2022 News Release
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- New Report Charts Path Forward for FAA's Cybersecurity Workforce Jun 21, 2021 Media Advisory
- Designing Learning Experiences with Attention to Students' Backgrounds Can Attract Underrepresented Groups to Computing Jan 11, 2021 News Release
- Co-Chairs Appointed to Lead New National Science, Technology, and Security Roundtable Oct 15, 2020 News Release
- Decoding the Unspoken Ways We Communicate Aug 31, 2020 Feature Story
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