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Trump Administration Allocates $5bn for AI Research

Read this news story in English at three levels, easy, standard, and advanced (B1–C1) — with vocabulary and a comprehension quiz.

The Trump administration announced a $5 billion investment in AI to solve scientific problems. Fifteen federal agencies will participate in this initiative.

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The Trump administration has announced a $5 billion initiative to use artificial intelligence (AI) to address significant scientific challenges. Fifteen federal agencies, including the Departments of Health and Human Services and Energy, will work together on this project. The funding aims to identify chronic disease causes, speed up drug discovery, and develop durable materials. Scientists will have access to supercomputers and specialized datasets to conduct experiments. This effort represents a shift in how federal research is funded, focusing more on individual scientists rather than universities.

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Test your understanding

01How much money will be allocated for the AI initiative?

02Which departments will be involved in the AI project?

03What is one goal of the AI for science effort?

04What change does the Trump administration plan for funding federal research?

Discussion

How do you think AI can change scientific research in the future?

Vocabulary

  • initiative word

    a new plan or process to achieve something

    The government launched an initiative to improve education.

  • collaborate word

    to work together with others

    Scientists often collaborate on research projects.

  • funding word

    money provided for a specific purpose

    The project received funding from the government.

  • allocate word

    to distribute resources for a specific purpose

    The school will allocate funds for new computers.

  • supercomputer word

    a very powerful computer used for complex tasks

    Researchers use a supercomputer to analyze large data sets.