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Trump Launches Genesis Mission: AI's New Manhattan Project?

12/29/2025

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On December 28, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order creating Genesis Mission to use AI in science.
The order compares the Genesis Mission to the Manhattan Project, but the comparison is misleading.
Unlike the 1940s project, Washington relies on private tech companies for resources, purchasing tech services instead of leading innovation.

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Story summary

On December 28, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order creating Genesis Mission to use AI in science.
The order compares the Genesis Mission to the Manhattan Project, but the comparison is misleading.
Unlike the 1940s project, Washington relies on private tech companies for resources, purchasing tech services instead of leading innovation.