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DOE Should Develop AI-Based Foundation Models Fused with Traditional Computational Methods to Bring Paradigm Shift to Scientific Discovery
News Release
Foundation models are AI systems trained on vast amounts of data — often trillions of individual data points — and they are capable of learning new ways of modeling information and performing a range of tasks. A new National Academies report examines how the U.S. Department of Energy could use these models to potentially transform scientific discovery and innovation.
Making Machine Learning Safer in High-Stakes Settings
Feature Story
Machine learning, a key enabler of artificial intelligence, is increasingly used for applications like self-driving cars, medical devices, and advanced robots that work near humans, all contexts where safety is of critical importance. A recent report and webinar explored how to improve the performance and safety of machine learning in these settings.
On Being a Scientist Panel on Earning and Maintaining Trust
Consensus/Advisory Activity
An ad hoc panel on earning and maintaining trust will produce content for On Being a Scientist: An Updated and Online Guide to the Responsible and Ethical Conduct of Research.
