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U.S. Invests $5B in AI for Science | Science News
The U.S. is pouring $5 billion into AI-driven scientific research, backed by agencies like NSF and NASA, to build the world’s leading AI for science ecosystem — part of the White House’s Genesis Mission to secure American AI dominance. But controversy swirls as proposed changes could shift research funding decisions from peer reviewers to political appointees, sparking outrage from thousands of scientists, including Nobel laureates, fearing damage to scientific integrity. While officials insist NSF awards will remain merit-based and explore funding a quantum computer, the debate underscores…
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