The Trump administration announced over $5 billion in federal commitments on Wednesday to expand the Genesis Mission, a government-wide initiative using artificial intelligence to accelerate scientific discovery across healthcare, semiconductors, quantum computing, energy and national security. White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Director Michael Kratsios announced the initiative, which brings together more than 15 federal agencies to provide research funding, scientific datasets, supercomputing resources and AI infrastructure through the Department of Energy's American Science and Security Platform. The Genesis Mission reflects priorities outlined in Science: A New Golden Age, a report published by Kratsios on Tuesday calling for renewing America's scientific enterprise through AI-enabled research.
Genesis Mission Targets Cancer Research, Semiconductor Development, And Quantum Computing
The Genesis Mission includes initiatives focused on chronic disease, pediatric cancer, AI-assisted drug discovery, semiconductor research, digital twins for infrastructure and the electric grid, and quantum computing. Additional efforts will use AI to analyze more than 150 petabytes of NASA data, build autonomous laboratories, develop advanced materials, and strengthen biological and nuclear threat detection. The platform provides researchers with shared access to government datasets, computing resources and AI tools across participating agencies.
White House Aims To Double U.S. Research And Development Output
The White House said the initiative aims to double U.S. research and development output while translating scientific breakthroughs into practical benefits more quickly. "The Genesis Mission is the next chapter in that tradition, as we work together to harness AI for scientific discovery at a scale no one else on the planet can match," said Kratsios. The administration said the initiative reflects priorities outlined in Science: A New Golden Age.
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FAQ
What did the Trump administration announce on Wednesday regarding the Genesis Mission?
The Trump administration announced over $5 billion in federal commitments on Wednesday to expand the Genesis Mission, a government-wide initiative using AI to accelerate scientific discovery across healthcare, semiconductors, quantum computing, energy and national security. White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Director Michael Kratsios announced the initiative, which brings together more than 15 federal agencies.
What research areas does the Genesis Mission focus on?
The Genesis Mission includes initiatives focused on chronic disease, pediatric cancer, AI-assisted drug discovery, semiconductor research, digital twins for infrastructure and the electric grid, and quantum computing. Other efforts will use AI to analyze more than 150 petabytes of NASA data, build autonomous laboratories, develop advanced materials, and strengthen biological and nuclear threat detection.
What is the stated goal of the Genesis Mission?
The White House said the initiative aims to double U.S. research and development output while translating scientific breakthroughs into practical benefits more quickly. The platform provides researchers with shared access to government datasets, computing resources and AI tools through the Department of Energy's American Science and Security Platform.
