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A DOE National Lab Uses GenAI to Boost Efficiency

Shannon Ayers, Division Leader, LSEO, and Section Leader, NIF LASE, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Shannon Ayers from Lawrence Livermore National Lab unveiled a groundbreaking generative AI tool to boost operational efficiency at the National Ignition Facility. The tool leverages 22 years of institutional data, analyzing over 98,000 problem logs, to provide instant troubleshooting guidance for operators.

By creating a decision-tree system, the lab addresses critical challenges of aging infrastructure and knowledge transfer between retiring and emerging scientific workforces. The AI-powered platform represents a strategic approach to accelerating scientific research, enabling operators to quickly resolve complex technical issues and maintain continuous data production. The tool aims to empower the next generation of scientists by providing rapid access to decades of accumulated institutional knowledge. This approach not only improves immediate operational capabilities but also supports the broader national security and fusion energy research objectives of the laboratory.

By transforming how technical knowledge is captured, shared and applied, Lawrence Livermore National Lab is positioning itself at the forefront of technological innovation, demonstrating how AI can revolutionize scientific research and national technological capabilities.

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A DOE National Lab Uses GenAI to Boost Efficiency
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  • Shannon Ayers
    Shannon Ayers Division Leader, LSEO, and Section Leader, NIF LASE Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
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