The Trump administration unveiled the first grants under its “Genesis Mission” on Thursday, directing $5 billion toward hundreds of AI-driven science projects. The White House described the initiative as comparable in urgency and ambition to the Manhattan Project. Around the same time, Trump’s science adviser Michael Kratsios addressed lawmakers on Capitol Hill, promoting what he called “A New Golden Age” of American science. According to the report, this vision would prioritize artificial intelligence, robotics, and nuclear energy while downplaying life sciences. The Verge notes that Kratsios has no science background.
Why it matters
The combined announcements offer the clearest indication yet of how the administration intends to reshape U.S. science funding priorities, elevating certain fields while de-emphasizing others.
Who should care
Researchers, science policy observers, and those in life sciences, robotics, AI, and nuclear energy sectors may be affected by the shift in federal funding direction.