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May 2023
53m 54s

AI in Energy; Evolution or Revolution?

Wood Mackenzie
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The excitement around ChatGPT and other large language models has put AI firmly in the spotlight in recent months. Public perception is that we’re entering a new age of AI; it is a brand-new technology that promises to change our lives. In the world of energy, though, AI is not a new concept. GE was developing its AI capabilities more than a decade ago. BP i ... Show More
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