Google Executive Discusses Impact of Slowing AI on U.S. Energy Needs
Royal Hansen, vice president of privacy, safety and security engineering at Google, weighs in on the push to slow AI development, whether the U.S. is equipped to win the AI race on the energy front, and the next frontier for innovation.
In response to some lawmakers advocating for a slowdown in artificial intelligence (AI) development in the U.S., Google executive Royal Hansen emphasized the importance of responsibly developing and utilizing the technology. He cautioned against falling behind other nations in this rapidly evolving field.
“It’s really about being responsible as we invest in and develop AI because there’s a lot of upside to using AI well, whether it’s in energy production, healthcare, or science,” Hansen stated during an interview on “The Sunday Briefing.”
He further highlighted the significance of cybersecurity, noting, “It’s an area where we need to keep people safe while helping them learn to use AI effectively.”
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Hansen later identified energy as a critical area for AI development, referencing the “Genesis Mission,” a collaboration involving technology companies, the Department of Energy, and the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP).
This initiative, signed by President Donald Trump last month, aims to accelerate the application of AI in scientific research. “I think [it’s] a great example of that intersection between AI and energy,” Hansen remarked.
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Google headquarters in Mountain View, California. (Marlena Sloss/Bloomberg via Getty Images / Getty Images)
Hansen noted that federal agencies possess national labs staffed with some of the best scientists globally. He believes that by leveraging AI and emerging technologies like quantum computing, the U.S. can tackle pressing energy challenges. “This can create a virtuous cycle where we enhance science, improve energy, and ultimately, American innovation prevails,” he stated.
Additionally, Hansen pointed out that AI is already being utilized defensively in the realm of cybersecurity. While malicious actors increasingly employ AI, companies are developing AI-driven tools to safeguard systems at scale.
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Royal Hansen, vice president of privacy, safety and security engineering at Google, weighs in on the push to slow AI development, whether the U.S. is equipped to win the AI race on the energy front, and the next frontier for innovation.
In response to some lawmakers advocating for a slowdown in artificial intelligence (AI) development in the U.S., Google executive Royal Hansen emphasized the importance of responsibly developing and utilizing the technology. He cautioned against falling behind other nations in this rapidly evolving field.
“It’s really about being responsible as we invest in and develop AI because there’s a lot of upside to using AI well, whether it’s in energy production, healthcare, or science,” Hansen stated during an interview on “The Sunday Briefing.”
He further highlighted the significance of cybersecurity, noting, “It’s an area where we need to keep people safe while helping them learn to use AI effectively.”
THE NEW ARMS RACE IS FOR COMPUTE — AND AMERICA CAN’T AFFORD TO FALL BEHIND
This undated photo taken at an undisclosed location shows a protester holding an anti-AI sign. (iStock / iStock)
Hansen later identified energy as a critical area for AI development, referencing the “Genesis Mission,” a collaboration involving technology companies, the Department of Energy, and the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP).
This initiative, signed by President Donald Trump last month, aims to accelerate the application of AI in scientific research. “I think [it’s] a great example of that intersection between AI and energy,” Hansen remarked.
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Google headquarters in Mountain View, California. (Marlena Sloss/Bloomberg via Getty Images / Getty Images)
Hansen noted that federal agencies possess national labs staffed with some of the best scientists globally. He believes that by leveraging AI and emerging technologies like quantum computing, the U.S. can tackle pressing energy challenges. “This can create a virtuous cycle where we enhance science, improve energy, and ultimately, American innovation prevails,” he stated.
Additionally, Hansen pointed out that AI is already being utilized defensively in the realm of cybersecurity. While malicious actors increasingly employ AI, companies are developing AI-driven tools to safeguard systems at scale.
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Traba founder and CEO Mike Shebat explains how his company helps industrial firms meet seasonal hiring demands by using artificial intelligence to match qualified workers in hours on ‘The Claman Countdown.’
