NSF budget proposal supports key AI research initiative that faced scrutiny under Trump

The Trump administration is requesting funding to continue operations of the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource, or NAIRR, at the National Science Foundation, advancing a Biden-era pilot project that garnered strong support from industry amid the prospect of deep cuts under President Trump.

The president is proposing to spend $655.23 million on overall AI efforts at NSF, a 3.1 percent increase over fiscal 2024 funding in the Biden administration. The administration on May 30 unveiled its full budget proposals for...