Department of Energy Announces $20 Million for Artificial Intelligence Research

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a total of $20 million in funding for innovative research and development in artificial intelligence (A.I.) and machine learning. DOE's Office of Electricity has selected eight projects to receive nearly $7 million in total to explore the use of big data, artificial intelligence, and machine learning technologies to improve existing knowledge and discover new insights and tools for better grid operation and management. DOE's Office of Science announced a plan to provide $13 million in total funding for new research aimed at improving A.I. as a tool of scientific investigation and prediction. "Leveraging the power of artificial intelligence will revolutionize every single aspect of our lives and help us address the complex challenges we face today, including the world's most pressing scientific challenges and securing the power grid in our rapidly evolving environment," said U.S. Secretary of Energy Rick Perry. "These two sets of A.I. funding will help ensure continued advancement in the scientific fields and will strengthen the resilience of our Nation's critical energy infrastructure."