The Trump administration has fired 170 employees from the National Science Foundation (NSF), including AI specialists. In addition, funding for a key technology directorate has been cut by 30%, slowing down grant distribution
What does this mean?
The U.S. could lose its leadership in the AI race to China
Grant delays threaten cutting-edge research
The private sector won’t be able to fully compensate for these losses
Experts warn: weakening government support puts the future of AI development in the U.S. at risk