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):
 

• Opening Remarks
  Victor Hall, Deputy Director, Division of Systems Analysis, RES/NRC

SPEAKER(S):
 

• So You Want to Put a Neural Network on an Airplane...
  Darren Cofer, Principal Fellow, Collins Aerospace
• AI and Operational Decision Making for Autonomous Nuclear Facilities
  Chris Dixon, Faciltiy Operations Manager, Global First Power
• AI Enabled Industrial Autonomous Operation in the Chemical Industry
  Elbert van de Bijl, Director of Marketing and Solutions Consulting, Yokogawa Corporation of America
• The Future of Nuclear: Adapting To AI-Enabled Autonomy
  Matthew Dennis, Data Scientist, Accident Analysis Branch, Division of Systems Analysis, RES/NRC

SESSION COORDINATOR(S):
 

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