?? AI Governance, BIC Speaker Spotlights & SXSW – Nuclearn’s Latest Updates

As we move into 2025, we continue to witness AI transforming the nuclear and utilities sectors. The need for effective AI governance has never been greater, which is why we’re sharing new research from Alex Manders on best practices for AI agent oversight. Additionally, we’re spotlighting key speakers at the Business Intelligence Conference (BIC), previewing our SXSW panel with Constellation and Microsoft, and showcasing our latest podcast with Phil Zeringue, where we explore the future of AI in nuclear.

Let’s dive in.

New Research: AI Governance in the Nuclear & Utilities Sectors

The digital transformation of the nuclear and utilities industries hinges on AI agents—sophisticated systems that automate workflows, provide insights, and enhance decision-making. However, to realize AI’s full potential, organizations must adopt a governance framework that ensures accountability, transparency, and security without stifling innovation.

In his latest research, Alex Manders outlines a four-principle approach for AI governance:

• Define Roles and Responsibilities: A cross-functional team (IT, compliance, process engineering) should oversee AI implementation.
• Emphasize Explainable AI (XAI): AI models must provide transparent reasoning behind their decisions.
• Develop Audit Trails: Organizations should document AI-driven recommendations for compliance and review.
• Ensure Data Security: AI models should operate within secure, enterprise-controlled environments.

"AI governance isn’t about slowing innovation—it’s about making AI implementation sustainable and scalable in highly regulated industries." – Alex Manders, Nuclearn

For a deeper dive, read the full research brief here.

SXSW 2025: Nuclearn Takes the Stage

?? March 8, 4 PM | Austin, TX

Nuclearn is honored to share the stage with Constellation and Microsoft at SXSW 2025, discussing AI’s role in the energy transition. This panel will explore how AI enhances safety, operational efficiency, and compliance in the nuclear and utilities sectors.

Expect a dynamic conversation on: ? AI adoption trends in energy ? Balancing AI-powered automation with human expertise ? Addressing regulatory challenges in AI deployment

Mark your calendars—this is a session you won’t want to miss.

Podcast Feature: Phil Zeringue Interviews Leading SMEs

Our latest podcast episode, hosted by Phil Zeringue, delves into how subject matter experts (SMEs) in nuclear are leveraging AI to revolutionize industry workflows.

??? Key Takeaways from this Episode: ?? How AI is improving outage management and workforce efficiency ?? Insights into the future of AI regulation in nuclear ?? Real-world case studies of successful AI adoption

?? Have thoughts on AI governance, AI in nuclear, or upcoming industry events? Let’s continue the conversation— follow Nuclearn on LinkedIn for updates.

Until next time,

The Nuclearn Team