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White House directs $5 billion to AI science projects
The Verge AI The tech-broification of American science has officially begun
The Trump administration announced the first grants under its Genesis Mission, directing $5 billion toward AI-driven science projects.
Why it matters
Public money is now funding hundreds of AI research projects, which could speed up science but also raises questions about oversight.
Latest brief · Jul 25, 2026