The Trump administration said it will allocate $5 billion to an “AI for Science” initiative spanning 15 federal agencies, aiming to tackle chronic diseases, speed drug discovery and develop more durable materials. Scientists will gain access to Department of Energy supercomputers, specialized datasets and AI tools, according to Michael Kratsios, the president’s chief technology adviser. A companion White House report outlines a shift in federal research funding toward individual scientists and AI-driven projects rather than university-centered grants—a posture that could increase executive control over allocations, though courts have resisted efforts to alter NIH grant flows. Microsoft plans to contribute $40 million in AI computing credits to support the effort.
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