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President Donald J. Trump has issued an executive order launching the Genesis Mission, a major national initiative aimed at speeding up scientific breakthroughs through artificial intelligence. Drawing parallels to the urgency of the Manhattan Project during World War II, the order positions AI as a key tool in maintaining America’s edge in global technology competition. The mission will create an integrated platform that taps into decades of federal scientific data to build advanced AI models and agents capable of testing ideas, streamlining research processes, and driving innovations across critical fields.
The Genesis Mission seeks to unite experts from national laboratories, private companies, top universities, and government facilities to push AI development forward. By using existing strengths in semiconductors and high-performance computing, the effort promises to boost scientific progress, bolster national security, achieve energy independence, improve worker efficiency, and maximize returns on public research funding. At its core, the initiative will focus on solving pressing 21st-century challenges through AI-enhanced discovery.
Under the order, the Department of Energy’s secretary will lead the mission’s implementation, potentially appointing a senior official for daily oversight. The Assistant to the President for Science and Technology will provide broader direction, coordinating efforts across federal agencies via the National Science and Technology Council. A central component is the American Science and Security Platform, which will integrate high-powered computing resources like supercomputers and secure cloud systems for AI training and simulations.
This platform will also include AI tools for analysis, predictive modeling, and workflow automation, along with access to a wide array of datasets from federal, academic, and private sources, all while adhering to privacy, security, and intellectual property rules. Experimental capabilities for AI-guided manufacturing and testing will round out the infrastructure. To get started, the secretary must catalog available computing resources and potential partnerships within 90 days, outline data integration plans within 120 days, and assess lab facilities for automated experiments by 240 days. An initial demonstration targeting one key challenge is targeted for 270 days.
The order requires identifying at least 20 national science and technology priorities within 60 days, covering areas such as advanced manufacturing, biotechnology, critical materials, nuclear energy, quantum science, and semiconductors. These will expand through interagency input to form the mission’s focus areas, with annual updates to adapt to new needs. Agencies will align their AI programs and data contributions to avoid overlap and promote shared use of the platform.
Coordination extends to external partners, with plans for fellowships, internships, and apprenticeships placing talent in federal labs for hands-on AI training. Partnerships with industry will follow standardized agreements on data sharing, intellectual property, and security vetting to protect sensitive assets while encouraging innovation. Limited international collaborations may also emerge where appropriate. Annual reports to the president will track progress, from platform operations and research outcomes to partnership results and resource needs.
This bold push underscores the administration’s commitment to AI as a driver of American leadership, building on prior executive actions and the national AI strategy. By centralizing federal resources, the Genesis Mission aims to unlock rapid advancements that could redefine industries and secure long-term competitiveness.
