Advice on Application of Artificial Intelligence in Operations Affecting Nuclear Material

ONR selected one of the Technical Support Contracts from its ONR Technical Support Framework - Lot 2 to be awarded this contract via direct award.

• To outline the current state of the art in the design and deployment of AI/ML. • To report on current and near-future international standards and guidance in the area of design and justification of AI/ML. This may initially focus on the scope of AI/ML related standardisation activities that have been initiated by international bodies given the fast moving nature of developments in this area. • To report on potential architectural and assurance techniques that are being/may be used to ensure adequate safety and security of systems containing AI/ML. • To determine the suitability of current UK nuclear regulatory guidance in enabling the benefits of AI/ML in nuclear safety and security applications to be realised, whilst ensuring that the risks are adequately controlled.