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- 1Princeton Plasma Physics Lab contract extended amid AI research push●PPPL contract extended amidst AI research ventures, concerns over facility management
The US Department of Energy has extended its contract for the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory, a major federal fusion research facility operated by Princeton University. The extension comes as the lab pursues new artificial intelligence applications in plasma and fusion research, while some raise concerns about how the facility is being managed. The news highlights both the lab's growing role in AI-driven science and questions over its operational oversight.
- 2CenterPoint Energy lands $50 million federal award for grid upgrades▼CenterPoint Energy receives $50M award from DOE for grid technology upgrades
CenterPoint Energy has been awarded $50 million from the US Department of Energy to fund upgrades to its electricity grid technology. The utility says the investment will help modernize infrastructure and improve reliability for customers. The announcement comes as utilities across the country race to strengthen aging grids against extreme weather and rising demand.