The U.S. Department of Energy oversees national energy policy and production. As big a job as that is, the DOE also does so much more enough to have earned the nickname Department of Everything.In this episode of the NVIDIA AI Podcast, Helena Fu, director of the DOEs Office of Critical and Emerging Technologies (CET) and DOEs chief AI officer, talks about the departments latest AI efforts. With initiatives touching national security, infrastructure and utilities, and oversight of 17 national labs and 34 scientific user facilities dedicated to scientific discovery and industry innovation, DOE and CET are central to AI-related research and development throughout the country.The AI Podcast How the Department of Energy Is Tapping AI to Transform Science, Industry and Government Ep. 236Hear more from Helena Fu by watching the on-demand session, AI for Science, Energy and Security, from AI Summit DC. And learn more about software-defined infrastructure for power and utilities.Time Stamps2:20: Four areas of focus for the CET include AI, microelectronics, quantum information science and biotechnology.10:55: Introducing AI-related initiatives within the DOE, including FASST, or Frontiers in AI for Science, Security and Technology.16:30: Discussing future applications of AI, large language models and more.19:35: The opportunity of AI applied to materials discovery and applications across science, energy and national security.You Might Also LikeNVIDIAs Josh Parker on How AI and Accelerated Computing Drive Sustainability Ep. 234AI isnt just about building smarter machines. Its about building a greener world. AI and accelerated computing are helping industries tackle some of the worlds toughest environmental challenges. Joshua Parker, senior director of corporate sustainability at NVIDIA, explains how these technologies are powering a new era of energy efficiency.Currents of Change: ITIFs Daniel Castro on Energy-Efficient AI and Climate ChangeAI is everywhere. So, too, are concerns about advanced technologys environmental impact. Daniel Castro, vice president of the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation and director of its Center for Data Innovation, discusses his AI energy use report that addresses misconceptions about AIs energy consumption. He also talks about the need for continued development of energy-efficient technology.How the Ohio Supercomputer Center Drives the Future of Computing Ep. 213The Ohio Supercomputer Centers Open OnDemand program empowers the states educational institutions and industries with computational services, training and educational programs. Theyve even helped NASCAR simulate race car designs. Alan Chalker, the director of strategic programs at the OSC, talks about all things supercomputing.Anima Anandkumar on Using Generative AI to Tackle Global Challenges Ep. 204Anima Anandkumar, Bren Professor at Caltech and former senior director of AI research at NVIDIA, speaks to generative AIs potential to make splashes in the scientific community, from accelerating drug and vaccine research to predicting extreme weather events like hurricanes or heat waves.Subscribe to the AI PodcastGet the AI Podcast through iTunes, Google Play, Amazon Music, Castbox, DoggCatcher, Overcast, PlayerFM, Pocket Casts, Podbay, PodBean, PodCruncher, PodKicker, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher and TuneIn.Make the AI Podcast better: Have a few minutes to spare? Fill out this listener survey.