Key facts
- The U.S. will invest $5 billion in AI-driven scientific research.
- The initiative aims to identify causes of chronic diseases and accelerate drug discovery.
- Longer-lasting building materials will also be developed using AI.
- Fifteen federal agencies are involved in the project.
- Microsoft will contribute $40 million in AI computing credits over three years.
The U.S. government, under the Trump administration, will invest $5 billion in artificial intelligence-driven scientific research aimed at advancing health and construction sectors. The initiative, known as the Genesis Mission, involves 15 federal agencies and seeks to identify chronic disease causes, accelerate drug discovery, and develop more durable building materials.
Scientists will utilize supercomputing capabilities, AI tools, and datasets from the Department of Energy. Michael Kratsios, chief technology adviser to President Donald Trump, emphasized a shift in federal research funding towards individual scientists and AI applications, rather than solely universities, as outlined in his report "Science: A New Golden Age."
Microsoft is contributing $40 million in AI computing credits over three years to support the initiative. The government plans to leverage its extensive datasets on chemicals, critical minerals, and patient health to train AI models for scientific problem-solving. The largest single investment within the initiative is $60 million for using AI to launch nuclear energy facilities and reduce operating costs.