Four ways AI is making the power grid faster and more resilient

The US Department of Energy has recognized this trend, recently awarding $3 billion in grants to various "smart grid" projects that include AI-related initiatives. The excitement about AI in the energy sector is palpable. Some are already speculating about the possibility of a fully automated grid where, in theory, no humans would be needed to make everyday decisions. But that prospect remains far off; for now, the promise lies in the potential for AI to help humans, providing real-time insights for better grid management. Here are four of the ways that AI is already changing how grid operators do their work.