US AI Research Hit by Trump Cuts, Private Partnerships Prioritized

Mar 07, 2025
ZDNET
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Summary

The Trump administration's cuts to government agencies like the National Science Foundation are undermining US AI research and talent development, while prioritizing partnerships with private AI firms like OpenAI over public initiatives.

Key Points

  • Trump administration cuts to government agencies like the National Science Foundation (NSF) are impacting AI research and funding
  • The layoffs of AI experts and reduced grant funding at NSF could weaken the US AI talent pipeline
  • While cutting government AI initiatives, the administration is investing in partnerships with private AI companies like OpenAI

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