"Since President Donald Trump took office in January, artificial intelligence and quantum-information science have sat at the top of his administration's scientific priorities. And they don't seem to be leaving any time soon. Trump has ordered his advisers to ensure that the nation is "the unrivaled world leader" in AI and quantum information. The subjects are listed first and second on the administration's list of research and development priorities."
"Trump's budget proposal for the National Science Foundation (NSF) in 2026 largely spared quantum science and AI, with a 3% increase in AI funding and a 0.4% increase in spending on quantum science - in contrast to cancelled research grants and proposals for steep cuts in many other areas. And throughout 2025, both the NSF and the Department of Energy (DoE) have announced new investments in AI and quantum science, including $100 million for AI projects at five US universities."
Artificial intelligence and quantum-information science were designated top scientific priorities in 2025, with directives aimed at securing US leadership. An executive order on 11 December barred US states from regulating AI to accelerate development. The 2026 NSF budget proposal largely spared AI and quantum research, including a 3% increase for AI and a 0.4% increase for quantum, amid cancellations and proposed steep cuts elsewhere. The NSF and Department of Energy announced new investments in AI and quantum, including $100 million for AI projects at five universities. Some researchers question programme effectiveness and note potential conflicts with other policy changes.
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