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DOE Should Develop AI-Based Foundation Models Fused with Traditional Computational Methods to Bring Paradigm Shift to Scientific Discovery

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Foundation models are AI systems trained on vast amounts of data — often trillions of individual data points — and they are capable of learning new ways of modeling information and performing a range of tasks. A new National Academies report examines how the U.S. Department of Energy could use these models to potentially transform scientific discovery and innovation.

Dec 16, 2025
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Unlocking the Promise of Digital Twins

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Pairing real-world systems with digital representations could improve decision-making in many areas, from health and medicine to transportation to disaster preparedness and crisis management. However, questions remain about reliability and trustworthiness.

Jun 10, 2024
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Can climate models reliably project future conditions?

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Climate models provide reliable projections of many aspects of a warming planet over the next century and beyond due to human-caused climate change.

Aug 23, 2021
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