Artificial Intelligence in Nuclear Facilities: Opportunity or Threat?
Professor Dr. Angela Mazzeo – IBPTECH Faculty, São Paulo, Brazil
Online lecture: Saturday, November 29, 2025
Registrations: IWCS 2025-S2
Speaker:
- Professor Dr. Angela Mazzeo – IBPTECH Faculty, São Paulo, Brazil
Artificial Intelligence in Nuclear Facilities: Opportunity or Threat? The presentation discussed the impact of AI use in nuclear environments, highlighting its potential to increase operational efficiency, predict failures, and strengthen safety protocols. The lecture also raised concerns about the risks involved, such as cybersecurity vulnerabilities, autonomous failures, and potential misuse of the technology.
The speaker presented a balanced view between innovation and responsibility, exploring the ethical and technical limits of using AI in critical systems. The audience was able to understand how Artificial Intelligence can be both an ally and a potential threat in the management and protection of nuclear infrastructure.
The debate highlighted the critical points of this relationship and will raise reflections on regulation, ethics, and global protection policies in strategic environments.
Simultaneous translation in Portuguese and Spanish.
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