Department of Energy Announces $30 Million for Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence Research

WASHINGTON, D.C.-- Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a plan to provide up to $30 million for advanced research in machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) for both scientific investigation and the management of complex systems. The initiative encompasses two separate topic areas. One topic is focused on the development of ML and AI for predictive modeling and simulation focused on research across the physical sciences. ML and AI are thought to offer promising new alternatives to traditional programming methods for computer modeling and simulation. A second topic is focused on basic ML and AI research for "decision support" in managing complex systems.