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US plans $5 billion in AI-driven research funding

The initiative, named 'AI for science,' would distribute funds across 15 federal agencies.

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The US government plans to spend $5 billion on AI-driven research, according to an announcement by the Trump administration on Wednesday.

The funding will be distributed among 15 agencies, it was reported. The initiative is named 'AI for science.'

$5 billion

Planned US government spending on AI-driven research.

Michael Kratsios, chief technology adviser to Donald Trump, stated that scientists will have access to the Department of Energy's supercomputers, AI, and specialized datasets.

Scientists will have access to the Department of Energy's supercomputers, AI, and specialized datasets.
— Michael Kratsios, chief technology adviser to Donald Trump

The AI research will aim to identify root causes of chronic diseases, accelerate drug discovery, and develop longer-lasting building materials.

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Sources

  1. investing.com — US to spend $5 billion on health, construction research powered by AI (opens in a new window)
  2. channelnewsasia.com — US to spend $5 billion on health, construction research powered by AI (opens in a new window)
  3. The Guardian — Trump administration says 15 agencies will get $5bn in ‘AI for science’ effort (opens in a new window)
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