Summary
President Donald Trump announced a national plan called "The Genesis Mission" to use artificial intelligence (AI) for speeding up scientific discoveries. The initiative aims to bring together scientists and technology from national labs, companies, and universities. The plan focuses on areas like energy, materials, and space, and includes partnerships with companies like Nvidia.
Key Facts
- President Trump introduced an initiative called "The Genesis Mission" to accelerate scientific breakthroughs using AI.
- The plan involves deregulation, investing in infrastructure, and public-private partnerships.
- The US Energy Secretary, Chris Wright, is tasked with coordinating the nation's 17 national laboratories for research.
- The initiative will integrate US supercomputers and data to create a platform for AI experimentation.
- Key areas of focus include nuclear fusion, semiconductors, and space exploration.
- Chipmaker Nvidia and AI startup Anthropic are partnering with the Trump administration on this mission.
- Trump aims to create a single federal standard for AI, criticizing state-level regulations.
- The White House likens this initiative to the Apollo moon-landing program in its ambition.
