Trump Launches 'Genesis Mission' AI Initiative Compared to Manhattan Project to Boost National Security
Summary
Trump signs executive order launching the 'Genesis Mission,' a massive federal AI initiative compared to the Manhattan Project that centralizes government datasets and computing resources to accelerate scientific discovery and strengthen national security through new public-private partnerships with tech companies.
Key Points
- Trump signs executive order launching the 'Genesis Mission' for AI, a federal initiative being compared to the Manhattan Project that aims to accelerate scientific discovery and strengthen national security
- The mission will centralize federal datasets and computing resources to train AI models, with Energy Secretary Chris Wright establishing a new 'American Science and Security Platform' within 90 days
- The initiative builds on existing programs and includes new public-private partnerships with tech companies to develop AI-focused supercomputers and tackle challenges in manufacturing, biotechnology, and nuclear energy