SMRTR Science & EngineeringSep 3, 2026Reddit

US nuclear fusion reactor prevents plasma instability 200 milliseconds in advance

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A new AI platform called PACMAN successfully stabilized a nuclear fusion reactor in live tests, predicting dangerous plasma instability 200 milliseconds before it formed, far faster than traditional systems. Running every 20 milliseconds, it controlled heating systems and adjusted reactor settings automatically, potentially making fusion reactors safer and more practical for future commercial use.

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