In today’s episode, Ylli had the privilege of sitting down at the recent AI+ Expo with the Secretary of Energy, Chris Wright. They dove into some important topics regarding energy, including the intersection of AI and energy, fusion energy and nuclear power, and the role and state of National Laboratories.

The discussion covers Secretary Wright's vision for U.S. energy dominance through free markets, the crucial role of national laboratories as pioneers in AI, and the necessity of public-private partnerships to advance AI innovation. They also delve into the exciting progress in fusion energy, the potential of small modular reactors (SMRs), and the challenges and opportunities presented by U.S.-China competition in both energy and advanced technologies like AI.

Memos to the President Podcast is a product of the Special Competitive Studies Project.