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Energy, Cyber Win: Idaho National Lab Solidifies Research Partnership with LSU

Energy, Cyber Win: Idaho National Lab Solidifies Research Partnership with LSU

March 25, 2025 BATON ROUGE — LSU and Battelle Energy Alliance, the company that manages Idaho National Laboratory (INL), have agreed to collaborate in areas of mutual interest, including cybersecurity and advanced nuclear technology, under a memorandum of understanding, or MOU. The MOU to be signed on Friday, March 28 aims to accelerate technology and talent development in Louisiana for the nation. This is the first formal partnership between a national lab and a university in Louisiana.

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LSU's "AI in Action" Symposium Highlights Louisiana's Leap into the Future of Artificial Intelligence

The LSU E. J. Ourso College of Business recently hosted "AI in Action: Leading in Louisiana Industries," a symposium exploring the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) across key sectors of the Louisiana economy. Held on February 21, 2025, at the Lod Cook Hotel & Conference Center, the event brought together industry leaders, policymakers, academics, and entrepreneurs to discuss the opportunities, challenges, and ethical considerations of integrating AI into Louisiana's future.