In a move echoing the ambition of historic space exploration, former President Donald Trump has established a sweeping new initiative designed to harness the power of Artificial Intelligence across the United States government.
A Modern-Day Moonshot
Announced on Tuesday 25 November 2025, the programme, officially named the 'Genesis Mission', represents a significant strategic push to utilise AI in scientific fields. The project will leverage federal data sets and tap into the resources of the nation's laboratories to drive research and achieve major breakthroughs.
Michael Kratsios, the director of the White House Office of Science and Technology, did not understate the project's scale. He characterised the Genesis Mission as the "largest marshaling of federal scientific resources since the Apollo program," drawing a direct parallel to the 1960s effort that landed astronauts on the moon.
How the AI Initiative Will Operate
The core objective of the Genesis Mission is to integrate Artificial Intelligence into the scientific process to dramatically speed up discovery. The technology will be employed to automate the design of experiments, accelerate complex simulations, and generate sophisticated predictive models.
This approach is expected to drastically reduce the timelines traditionally associated with major scientific advancements. Energy Secretary Christopher Wright highlighted the mission's broader goals, stating it aims to "unlock American ingenuity". He specifically pointed to its potential to enhance the efficiency of the national electricity grid and help address the challenge of rising energy prices.
Broad Support and Future Talent
The AI drive has also garnered support from beyond the political sphere. First Lady Melania Trump publicly backed the initiative, advocating for the responsible development of the powerful technology.
In a related effort to cultivate future expertise, she has launched an AI Challenge for students, aiming to inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers in this critical field.
The Genesis Mission effectively orders a moonshot-like effort, relying on advanced AI to merge and analyse scientific data from across the United States, setting the stage for a potentially transformative period in American research and development.
