Artificial Intelligence
As artificial intelligence increasingly becomes a part of daily life, the National Academies are advising the government on AI use, policy, ethics, and innovation. Explore our work, from making machine learning safer in high-stakes applications to setting standards for how AI is used in health and medicine.
News and Stories
NAE Annual Meeting Spotlights DOE’s New Genesis Project and Other AI Initiatives Aimed at Advancing Discovery
Feature Story
At the National Academy of Engineering’s recent annual meeting, DarÃo Gil, undersecretary for science at the Department of Energy and director of the Genesis Mission, discussed how the effort will employ artificial intelligence to tackle national science and technology challenges.
How the National Academies Are Informing Discussions of AI Progress and Safety
Feature Story
As rapid advances in AI continue to raise concerns about how it can be pursued safely without stifling technological progress, the National Academies have been at the forefront of efforts to better understand what these advances in AI mean for researchers and society at large.
Integrating AI in Cancer Research and Care
Announcement
Artificial intelligence has the potential to transform oncology, from discovering new biological targets to enhancing diagnostics and treatments. This publication provides an overview of discussions at a recent National Academies workshop about how to integrate AI into cancer care, exploring issues such as data security and patient privacy, patient safety, transparency of decision-making, and ethical use of AI.
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- Securing AI Systems: Experts Consider Research Priorities at April Event May 11, 2026 Program News
- Navigating the Turbulent Future of AI and Work May 4, 2026 Feature Story
- ACRP Insight Event: Exploring the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on the Airport Industry Apr 29, 2026 Announcement
- Transforming Transportation: Leveraging the Power of Artificial Intelligence, Digitalization, and Automation Apr 28, 2026 Announcement
- Securing AI Systems: New Challenges and Research Priorities Apr 17, 2026 Announcement
- Policy Issues for Integrating Artificial Intelligence in Cancer Research and Care: A Workshop Apr 2, 2026 Announcement
- Integrating Data and Computing into K-12 Education Is Critical and Requires Coordinated Approach To Be Effective, Says New Report Mar 12, 2026 News Release
- As Demand for Electricity Grows, Energy Parks Are Being Explored as Potential Solutions Feb 26, 2026 Feature Story
- DOE Should Develop AI-Based Foundation Models Fused with Traditional Computational Methods to Bring Paradigm Shift to Scientific Discovery Dec 16, 2025 News Release
- Retraining Workers for the Age of AI Dec 1, 2025 Feature Story
- Making Machine Learning Safer in High-Stakes Settings Oct 20, 2025 Feature Story
- Improving How State and Local Governments Use AI Sep 15, 2025 Feature Story
- Exploring How to Power AI Sustainably Jul 11, 2025 Feature Story
- Explaining the Brain: Scientist & Writer Grace Huckins Shares the Depth and Wonder of Our Minds Jun 18, 2025 Feature Story
- AI Code of Conduct for Health and Medicine Presented in New NAM Special Publication May 19, 2025 News Release
- Helping the Grid Keep Pace with a Power-Hungry Economy May 12, 2025 Feature Story
- How Science Is Using AI to Translate the Nonstop Chatter of the Earth Apr 15, 2025 Feature Story
- Capturing the Potential of Generative AI’s Use in Health and Medicine Requires Collaboration and Oversight, Consideration of Risks, Says NAM Special Publication Apr 10, 2025 News Release
- New AI and Climate Change Roundtable Launched by National Academies — First Public Meeting in May Apr 9, 2025 Media Advisory
- AI Tools Can Enhance U.S. Biosecurity; Monitoring and Mitigation Will Be Needed to Protect Against Misuse Mar 14, 2025 News Release
- Workshop Explores the ‘Opportunity and Perils’ of Using AI in Medical Diagnosis Oct 14, 2024 Feature Story
- Why Experts Are Calling for a New Strategy to Improve U.S. Access to Semiconductors ― The Technology that Underpins Artificial Intelligence Sep 16, 2024 Feature Story
- Exploring the Implications of AI for Climate Aug 2, 2024 Feature Story
- Human Accountability and Responsibility Needed to Protect Scientific Integrity in an Age of AI, Says New Editorial May 21, 2024 News Release
- The Human Implications of AI with Brian Christian Apr 1, 2024 Feature Story
- Just How Intelligent Is Artificial Intelligence? Feb 20, 2024 Feature Story
- How AI is Shaping Weather Research and Forecasting: An Interview with Amy McGovern Jan 18, 2024 Feature Story
- U.S. Should Build Out Secure ‘Cyber Interstate’ and Other Infrastructure to Support Smart Manufacturing and Circular Economy Efforts, Says New Report Dec 12, 2023 News Release
- How AI Is Shaping Scientific Discovery Nov 6, 2023 Feature Story
- How AI Can Help Understand Human Behavior and Accelerate Solutions to Societal Challenges Oct 17, 2023 Feature Story
- AI for Scientific Discovery — Oct. 12-13 Workshop Oct 6, 2023 Media Advisory
- Automated Research Workflows Are Speeding Pace of Scientific Discovery; New Report Offers Recommendations to Advance Their Development May 10, 2022 News Release
- Ensuring Human Control over AI-Infused Systems Apr 7, 2022 Perspectives
- ‘Nation’s Report Card’ Assessment Should Make Changes to Contain Costs, Allow Innovation in Education Testing and Research, Says New Report Mar 24, 2022 News Release
