Diablo Canyon Integrates AI for Enhanced Document Management
California's Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant, once facing closure, is now embracing artificial intelligence. NVIDIA H100 GPUs power a new AI tool, Neutron Enterprise, developed by Atomic Canyon, a startup based nearby.
Initially, this AI will help employees navigate vast technical reports and regulations from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. This could save an estimated 15,000 hours annually spent searching databases.
Limited Use, Future Potential
Atomic Canyon's CEO, Trey Lauderdale, emphasizes the current focus is on efficiency, stating he doesn't want AI running the plant "right now." However, future expansion of AI's role is not ruled out.
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is being kept informed of these developments. While some welcome AI's potential benefits, concerns about safety, oversight, and job implications remain.
Atomic Canyon's approach involves using AI to understand "nuclear words" and their context, reducing the risk of generating inaccurate information. The goal is to demonstrate AI's value in the nuclear industry, potentially for existing and new facilities.
While opinions vary, there is a general agreement that the current AI implementation at Diablo Canyon is a positive step, with ongoing emphasis on safety and regulatory compliance.
Source: Gizmodo