How internet search algorithms could help critical infrastructure
How internet search algorithms could help critical infrastructure  
Podcast: Federal Drive with Tom Temin
Published On: Fri Apr 04 2025
Description: Researchers at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory have found a new element in critical infrastructure protection. They've discovered how the algorithms that rank pages in internet searches also can help planners better understand how to prevent cascading failures in electrical or water systems. Here with how it all works, PNNL mathematician Bill Kay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices