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Trump administration launches five billion dollars in AI science, led by official without technical background
The Trump administration opened applications for Genesis Mission grants worth five billion dollars to hundreds of AI-driven research projects, presented as equally ambitious as the Manhattan Project. Meanwhile, science adviser Michael Kratsios – who himself lacks a scientific background – is promoting a "golden age" for American research that will prioritize AI, robotics, and nuclear power over life sciences.
WHY IT MATTERS
The decision signals that the Trump administration is strategically shifting focus in American research away from traditional life sciences toward technology sectors. It raises questions about how political prioritization without technical expertise can shape research direction in the coming years.
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