"Genesis Project"! Trump will sign new AI policies next Monday, likening it to the "Manhattan Project" and the "Space Race"

According to media reports, Trump plans to launch the "Genesis Mission" at the White House next Monday as a core component of an executive order aimed at comprehensively enhancing the United States' artificial intelligence development capabilities. This initiative is viewed by the Trump administration as a strategic action of equal importance to the Manhattan Project and the space race.

Carl Coe, Chief of Staff at the U.S. Department of Energy, stated on Wednesday at the Energy Opportunities Conference in Knoxville, Tennessee, that the government is positioning the AI competition as a national strategic priority. The executive order may direct national laboratories to increase research efforts on emerging AI technologies and promote public-private partnerships.

During a meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman this week, Trump announced the approval of advanced AI chip sales to Saudi Arabia and the promotion of AI cooperation projects with the kingdom.

Trump also called on Congress to pass federal AI regulatory standards, warning that without action, the U.S. could be easily overtaken in the AI competition. He advocated for a unified federal approval process to avoid obstacles caused by fragmented state regulations.

Department of Energy Leads National AI Strategy

According to officials from the U.S. Department of Energy, the "Genesis Mission" will be officially released in the form of an executive order next Monday. Chief of Staff Carl Coe made it clear at the conference, stating, "We believe the Genesis Mission holds equal status to the Manhattan Project and the space race."

Coe did not disclose further details but indicated that the order may require national laboratories to undertake more work in the field of emerging AI technologies and may involve public-private partnership mechanisms. A White House official, who wished to remain anonymous, stated that discussions about the potential executive order remain speculative until it is formally announced.

This plan echoes the AI policy blueprint released by Trump in July of this year. The blueprint encourages agencies like the Department of Energy to invest in "automated cloud computing laboratories," covering fields such as engineering, materials science, chemistry, biology, and neuroscience, and calls for expanding AI research and training at national laboratories.

Promoting Unified Federal Regulatory Standards

On Wednesday, Trump emphasized at the Saudi Investment Conference that a "one-time approval process" will be implemented to prevent businesses from having to deal with different regulatory requirements from 50 states. He warned that a patchwork of state regulations would be "a disaster," as businesses could be hindered by "one awakened state."

On Tuesday, Trump called on lawmakers via social media to pass federal AI regulatory standards, suggesting that they be included in the upcoming defense spending bill or advanced as independent legislation. He stated, "If we don't do this, we will be easily overtaken in the AI competition."

According to media reports, House Majority Leader and Louisiana Republican Steve Scalise indicated earlier this week that Republican leadership is "considering" adding relevant content to the National Defense Authorization Act. This act sets the Pentagon's budget and expenditures and often serves as a vehicle for other policy measures. The Senate previously blocked the inclusion of this measure in the appropriations bill in July, with opponents claiming it could hinder the implementation of child safety and copyright controls on emerging technologies.

Deepening AI Cooperation with Saudi Arabia

This week, Trump held a series of meetings with the Saudi Crown Prince, focusing on finalizing defense and economic agreements. As part of the agreement, Trump announced the approval of advanced AI chip sales to Saudi Arabia NVIDIA and Elon Musk's xAI announced plans to collaborate with the Saudi-backed AI company Humain to develop data centers.

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang met with Trump on Tuesday and attended a dinner hosted for the Saudi Crown Prince that evening. Huang had previously expressed similar views, stating that streamlined regulatory frameworks give certain countries an advantage in the global AI competition.

Last month, NVIDIA announced a partnership with the Department of Energy to expand research in artificial intelligence and quantum computing, including the development of seven new supercomputers equipped with the company's AI chips at federally operated research facilities.

Previously, the comprehensive AI policy blueprint unveiled by Trump in July aimed to lower the barriers for AI companies to develop in the United States and facilitate access to critical hardware and software for U.S. allies. This blueprint laid the policy foundation for the "Genesis Project," emphasizing collaboration between the government, the private sector, and national laboratories