Dell Technologies and the U.S. Department of Energy are collaborating on developing a national infrastructure for artificial intelligence. Michael Dell, CEO of Dell Technologies, and Darío Gil, under secretary for science at the Department of Energy, discussed the initiative in an interview with Bloomberg's Ed Ludlow. The partnership aims to advance AI capabilities across research, energy, and national security sectors through high-performance computing and data management systems.
The conversation also touched on recent developments involving Anthropic and the Pentagon regarding the use of AI tools in defense applications. Dell addressed the broader implications of AI governance and responsible deployment, emphasizing the importance of public-private cooperation. The discussion highlighted growing interest in scalable, secure AI infrastructure and the role of technology leaders in shaping its development.