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Thu, April 17, 2025

Trump axes AI staff and research funding, and scientists are worried

In a move that has alarmed the scientific community, the Trump administration has eliminated the roles of two key artificial intelligence (AI) experts within the White House and cut funding for AI research, as reported by ZDNet. The dismissed experts, Lynne Parker and Ed Felten, were leading efforts to advance U.S. AI capabilities and competitiveness. The decision to remove these positions and halt funding, which was part of a broader budget cut affecting multiple federal agencies, has raised concerns about the U.S. falling behind in the global AI race, particularly against China. Scientists and industry leaders are worried that without dedicated leadership and resources, the U.S. will struggle to maintain its edge in AI technology, impacting national security, economic growth, and technological innovation.

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[ https://www.zdnet.com/article/trump-axes-ai-staff-and-research-funding-and-scientists-are-worried/ ]