Artificial Intelligence Strategy Announced for Nuclear Deterrence

The Advanced Simulation and Computing program within the National Nuclear Security Administration has shared its strategic plan with the public on how to deploy artificial intelligence methods in high-security and high-risk environments.

Background and Purpose of the Program

Operating for nearly thirty years, the Advanced Simulation and Computing program has pioneered the use of high-performance computing technologies to overcome challenges arising from underground nuclear test bans.

To achieve this success, balanced investments in fundamental and applied research have been sustained for a broad set of tools encompassing hardware, software, algorithms, mathematics, and physics.

Artificial Intelligence and Nuclear Missions

The extraordinary opportunities presented by artificial intelligence hold revolutionary possibilities across every aspect of the nuclear deterrence mission.

By making investments to adapt this technology to the unique challenges of the nuclear mission, the process of solving the most demanding scientific problems will be accelerated.

Future Goals and Integration

As the program enters its third decade, laboratory personnel are working diligently to blend high-performance modeling capabilities with innovative artificial intelligence tools.

Through this integration process, it is ensured that the program remains at the forefront of scientific presentations supporting the U.S. Stockpile Stewardship Program.