Distributed AI: Transforming Mobility and the Power Grid

The automotive industry is rapidly electrifying, and electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming mainstream. At the same time, vehicles are getting smarter, with autonomous systems and advanced connectivity transforming how we think about transportation. Similarly, transformational changes are occurring in the electric power sector at an unprecedented rate to balance the ever-increasing demand from electrification and AI Data Centers with increasing centralized and distributed renewables, via an intelligent grid. Both sectors rely heavily on semiconductors for power management, energy conversion, and communication. However, these sectors are also increasingly dependent on distributed and decentralized computing to manage the complexity of their operations. Whether managing fleets of autonomous vehicles or balancing the power grid, the future relies on the seamless integration of semiconductor technologies and AI at the edge. The power, automotive, and semiconductor sectors face challenges: reducing energy consumption, improving efficiency, and managing increasingly complex systems. Distributed and decentralized AI and advanced semiconductors are essential to overcoming these challenges. These innovations underscore the need for cross-industry collaboration. By sharing knowledge and resources, we can develop solutions that advance all sectors, whether smarter EVs or grids that dynamically adapt to energy demands.

Speaker: Sunil Chhaya, Electric Power Research Institute