Listen "EP. 21 | When AI Meets Energy Policy and National Security with Lyndsey Merrill Feinberg"
Episode Synopsis
What happens when AI, energy policy, and national security collide? In this episode of PetroNoia, host Dan Romito sits down with Lyndsey Feinberg, a former Pentagon, Treasury, and National Security Council leader with 15 years in U.S. government. They unpack AI’s role in national security, the Abraham Accords, and the delicate balance between natural gas and nuclear power, revealing where America’s energy and tech future may be headed. Tune in Now! 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:50 Lindsey's Impressive Background03:08 Transition to Engine Number One05:04 Energy Policy and Bipartisanship10:44 Middle East Relations and Abraham Accords14:58 Challenges in Foreign Investment18:02 Export Controls and AI Development22:34 Power and Infrastructure28:29 Water Management Challenges and Opportunities30:37 The Role of Data Centers in Economic Development33:55 Balancing AI and Net Zero Goals37:11 The Future of Energy Policy and Nuclear Power44:59 International Climate Agreements and Cooperation53:23 Personal Reflections and Experiences in the Middle East
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