Published May 12, 2025
By : Staff Writer
Imagine a world where medical research is no longer hindered by trial and error but accelerated by neural networks trained on every clinical trial, gene sequence, and variable in human biology.
Artificial intelligence (AI) doesn't replace doctors; it enhances their ability to diagnose, predict, and heal.
David N. Jones, the chief executive of Lumena Energy, spoke about this vision in his keynote address during the AI Empowerment Summit held on Friday.
Lumena is a virtual power plant clean tech company. They have developed an energy management system that functions like a control room, monitoring, forecasting, and distributing energy to municipal and residential partners to increase output and meet energy demand.
Virtual power plants can remotely manage energy and battery storage from various sources, including solar panels, wind turbines, geothermal energy, residential roofs, and electric vehicles.
Lumena first assesses municipalities' goals and the existing energy infrastructure within their communities. For example, in Chicago, where Lumena is based, there are noticeable disparities in infrastructure across different parts of the city.
In areas with deteriorating systems and inadequate servicing, Lumena ensures that any integrated energy plan addresses the energy-as-a-service needs from a business or municipal perspective.
The AI Basics seminar examined how the technology has evolved since the 1950s into the innovative tools we use today, like ChatGPT.
Panelists shared foundational knowledge and real-world examples of how these technologies are applied in energy systems and government operations.
A research and development scientist in the defense supply chain highlighted that not every problem requires an AI solution.
A reseller with years of experience leveraging AI, Cloud, multi-Cloud, and Quantum technologies emphasized that ensuring users understand how AI helps them is crucial in these projects.
"AI changes how things are done, but we mustn't become overly dependent on it," he said, reminding the audience of the importance of securing stakeholder buy-in.
Successful AI initiatives are driven by a strong foundation of education, training, and collaboration.
Investing in these areas not only empowers individuals but also fosters innovation and teamwork, leading to more impactful outcomes.
— BEYA STEM (@BlackEngineer) May 9, 2025
