Brian Spears
Director of the AI Innovation Incubator at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, leading efforts to integrate AI and cognitive simulation into scientific research and experiment design.
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May 20, 2025 • 19min
AI at the Lab
Brian Spears is the Director of the AI Innovation Incubator at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, and Kelli Humbird leads the computational physics group there. They discuss how AI, particularly through cognitive simulation, is revolutionizing scientific research by optimizing experiments and accelerating drug discovery. The duo reveals impressive applications, from enhancing fusion ignition experiments to predicting outcomes in national security. They highlight the importance of rigorous validation and envision a future where AI models assist scientists in generating innovative hypotheses.
Jul 13, 2024 • 57min
#197: AI, Fusion, and National Security with Lawrence Livermore's Brian Spears
Join Brian Spears, Director of AI Innovation at Lawrence Livermore Lab, as he discusses fusion ignition, national security, and the role of AI in advancing stockpile stewardship. Discover the impact of AI on fusion energy research, public-private partnerships, ethical AI considerations, and the US's leadership in AI and computing technology.
