The Economic Times

AI has taken on a big challenge it can detect warning signs of plasma instabilities & predict them before they disrupt the extreme conditions needed for fusion energy

Researchers developed an AI system called PACMAN for fusion energy experiments. This framework analyzes plasma conditions and sends control commands within milliseconds. PACMAN predicted a dangerous instability 200 milliseconds before it appeared. The system successfully adjusted plasma conditions to prevent the disruption. This advancement offers a new approach to maintaining stable fusion reactions.