Energy News Beat Podcast

Energy News Beat Podcast


Building Trust in AI: Data Squared’s Breakthrough for Energy & Defense

July 11, 2025

In this episode of Energy Newsbeat – Conversations in Energy, Stuart Turley speaks with Jon Brewton, CEO of Data Squared, about their groundbreaking work in AI and data management. Jon explains how their patented system eliminates AI hallucinations, making AI more trustworthy and transparent for industries like defense, energy, and engineering. They discuss the challenges of scaling AI, its applications in energy grid management, and the value of integrating various data types to optimize decision-making. This conversation sheds light on how AI can drive real-world solutions with reliability and explainability.


This is huge, with new patents in hand, Data2 Squared is helping add accountability to AI. I have been learning a great deal about AI through the podcast series on AI and Data Centers, which is significant.


The U.S. government and energy sectors will find Jon's company and his resources critical. For the U.S. to achieve energy dominance, it must also be AI Dominant. I applaud the accountability that Jon's team has successfully implemented.


Check out https://data2.ai/


Also connect with Jon on his LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-brewton-datasquared/


Thank you Jon, for stopping by the podcast, and your leading the charge in AI security is critical for the United States - Stu


Highlights of the Podcast 


00:00 - Intro

00:39 – What Is Explainable AI?

01:11 – The Problem with AI Hallucinations

03:15 – AI Systems and Trust Issues

06:21 – Data Squared’s Solution

08:32 – Real-World Applications in Energy

10:35 – Filtering Out Inaccurate AI Outputs

12:28 – Beyond Analytics: Building Trustworthy AI

16:12 – The Echo Chamber of AI Training Data

17:57 – Who Can Benefit from Data Squared’s Technology?

18:49 – Opportunities in the Utility Sector

20:08 – Achieving a Patent in AI Technology

21:06 – The Impact on Defense and Engineering

23:25 – The Role of Military Experience in Innovation

26:22 – The Unlikely Team Behind the Innovation

28:29 – Looking Ahead: Future Applications in Energy

29:01 – Closing Remarks


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