Nuclear Regulatory Commission Hosts Hybrid Public Workshop on AI in NRC-Regulated Activities

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The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is set to host a hybrid public workshop on September 24 to discuss the safe and secure use of artificial intelligence in NRC-regulated activities. The workshop, which will be held in person and online, will bring together industry leaders, academic experts, and stakeholders to explore the regulatory and technical aspects of AI use in nuclear applications. The event will feature a fireside chat between NRC chair David Wright and Maria Korsnick, president and CEO of the Nuclear Energy Institute, as well as updates on implementing the NRC's AI Project Plan and presentations on the development and application of AI in nuclear contexts.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Nuclear Regulatory Commission will host a hybrid public workshop on September 24 to discuss the safe and secure use of artificial intelligence in NRC-regulated activities.
  • The workshop will be held in person and online, featuring a fireside chat between NRC chair David Wright and Maria Korsnick, president and CEO of the Nuclear Energy Institute.
  • The workshop will also include updates on implementing the NRC's AI Project Plan and presentations by industry leaders and academic experts on the development and application of AI in nuclear contexts.
  • The event aims to collect feedback from participants to inform future regulatory approaches as AI continues to evolve within the nuclear industry.
  • This is the sixth in the NRC's workshop series for agency staff and stakeholders to explore advancements in AI technologies and their impacts on nuclear safety and regulation.
  • The workshop will provide a forum for the public and others to discuss the regulatory and technical aspects of AI use in nuclear applications.
  • All participants in the workshop must first register to participate.

Statistics:

  • The workshop will be held on September 24 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Eastern time.
  • The sixth workshop in the NRC's series will be held on September 24.
  • The event will feature a fireside chat with Maria Korsnick, president and CEO of the Nuclear Energy Institute.
  • The NRC's AI Project Plan will be updated during the workshop.
  • Industry leaders and academic experts will present on the development and application of AI in nuclear contexts.

Sources:

  • American Nuclear Society (ANS)
  • Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
  • Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI)