TLDR: The U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory has integrated Ask Sage, a leading Generative AI platform, across its operations. This adoption aims to significantly enhance scientific discovery, improve operational efficiency, and foster innovation, leveraging Ask Sage’s secure, scalable, and model-agnostic capabilities, including access to over twenty-five large language models.
FRONT ROYAL, Va. – August 11, 2025 – Ask Sage, Inc., a prominent Generative AI platform serving both government and commercial sectors, announced today that the U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory (ANL) has officially adopted its platform as the preferred, lab-wide artificial intelligence solution. This strategic deployment is set to revolutionize Argonne’s approach to scientific discovery, operational efficiency, and overall innovation, all in service of the public interest.
Argonne National Laboratory, a federally-funded research and development center (FFRDC) under the U.S. Department of Energy, stands as a cornerstone of America’s scientific leadership. The laboratory is renowned for driving mission-focused research and innovation, particularly in critical areas such as energy resilience, quantum science, and next-generation transportation, all contributing to national security and prosperity.
While Argonne initially utilized its own internal AI chatbot, the decision to transition to Ask Sage was driven by the need for broader capabilities, enhanced ease of collaboration, and robust enterprise scalability. A key factor in Argonne’s selection was Ask Sage’s commitment to secure and scalable features, including token-based usage and strict compliance with federal regulations such as CUI standards and FedRAMP® High Authorization. The platform further distinguishes itself by offering secure, scalable access to more than twenty-five large language models (LLMs), alongside role-based agents and plugins that facilitate advanced AI-driven collaboration across diverse development, operations, and research environments.
Ask Sage is already demonstrating its impact across the laboratory, from accelerating complex research projects to supporting critical operational decision-making. This integration highlights the growing importance of secure, model-agnostic AI platforms in advancing the work of civilian government science agencies.
Stuart Hannay, Chief Information Officer at Argonne National Laboratory, commented on the adoption, stating, “At Argonne National Laboratory, we are committed to leveraging emerging technologies to enhance our research and operational efficiency. Ask Sage has proven to be a suitable solution—enabling our teams to collaborate, optimize workflows, and accelerate scientific discovery.”
Nicolas Chaillan, CEO and Founder of Ask Sage, echoed this sentiment, adding, “Argonne’s adoption of Ask Sage reinforces how generative AI can securely accelerate discovery and efficiency across the federal research ecosystem. We’re proud to support Argonne’s mission by providing a platform that meets the highest standards for security, interoperability, and cost-effectiveness—setting an example for how national laboratories can use generative AI to address the country’s most pressing challenges.”
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Argonne is currently applying Ask Sage across a wide array of mission-critical use cases, underscoring the platform’s versatility and its potential to drive significant advancements in national scientific endeavors.
