The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced more than $320 million in funding to boost artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities as part of the Genesis Mission. This investment is supported by appropriations related to President Trump’s Working Families Tax Cut and is intended to further “AI for science” initiatives at the DOE.
According to DOE Under Secretary for Science Darío Gil, “Thanks to President Trump’s Working Families Tax Cut, the Department of Energy is proud to advance AI investments to ensure American technological leadership and accelerate scientific discovery. By investing in the American Science Cloud and the Transformational AI Model Consortium we are creating the foundational technologies and AI-ready data sets that will enable the success of the Genesis Mission.”
The new funding will support four major initiatives:
– The American Science Cloud (AmSC), which will serve as a platform infrastructure for hosting and distributing AI models and scientific data. This resource will be available to national laboratories, industry partners, and researchers, allowing them access to DOE’s extensive collection of AI-ready scientific data.
– The Transformational AI Models Consortium (ModCon), focused on building self-improving AI models that use DOE data, facilities, and expertise. Teams selected under this initiative will develop essential capabilities across multiple scientific fields.
– Robotics and automation projects, with 14 efforts targeting robotics, automated laboratories, and autonomous control systems for large-scale experiments. These projects aim to modernize laboratory environments using advanced automation and embodied AI.
– Foundational AI awards supporting 37 projects dedicated to curating existing data sets and developing refined AI models. These projects combine experimental results with theoretical approaches to create robust and validated systems suitable for complex scientific tasks.
The DOE states that these initiatives are designed to secure U.S. energy dominance, strengthen national security, and speed up scientific discovery over the next decade.
A complete list of funded projects can be found through official DOE channels.
