W16 - The Future of Nuclear: Adapting to AI-Enabled Autonomy
Channel: NRCgov
Date: 11/04/2024

This video recording is from the technical session held at the NRC Regulatory Information Conference in 2024. 90% of the closed captions are accurate. More information on the technical session is provided below.

W16  The Future of Nuclear: Adapting to AI-Enabled Autonomy

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the nuclear industry, and AI-enabled autonomy is one of the most promising areas of innovation. While AI-autonomous systems have the potential to enhance safety, efficiency, and reliability, they also raise important regulatory considerations. This session will explore the future of AI-enabled autonomy in the nuclear industry, featuring perspectives from a diverse panel of experts to discuss the latest AI technological developments, the potential benefits and risks of AI and autonomy, and the regulatory considerations and opportunities that lie ahead.

SESSION CHAIR(S): 
Victor Hall, Deputy Director, Division of Systems Analysis, RES/NRC
Opening Remarks

SPEAKER(S): 
Darren Cofer, Principal Fellow, Collins Aerospace
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Chris Dixon, Faciltiy Operations Manager, Global First Power
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Elbert van de Bijl, Director of Marketing and Solutions Consulting, Yokogawa Corporation of America
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Matthew Dennis, Data Scientist, Accident Analysis Branch, Division of Systems Analysis, RES/NRC
The Future of Nuclear: Adapting To AI-Enabled Autonomy

SESSION CORDINATORS(S): 
Anthony Valiaveedu, Reactor Systems Engineer (Data Scientist), Accident Analysis Branch, Division of Systems Analysis, RES/NRC e-mail: Anthony.Valiaveedu@nrc.gov