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Trump administration announces $5bn ‘AI for science’ initiative across 15 agencies

The Trump administration has announced a $5bn initiative to apply artificial intelligence to scientific challenges across 15 federal agencies. The funding will support efforts to address chronic diseases, accelerate drug discovery, and develop advanced building materials, with scientists gaining access to supercomputers and specialized datasets.

Why it matters: This represents a significant federal investment in AI-driven research, with the potential to accelerate scientific progress in health and materials science.

Full story at: The Guardian / AI