Eleven companies announced $2.4 billion in compute pledges to the Genesis Mission at the White House summit
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Eleven AI Firms Pledge $2.4B in Compute to US Genesis Mission
The gist
The pledge channels substantial private compute capacity into federal scientific research across more than 15 agencies. The separate $5 billion federal commitment adds a significant public-side funding layer to the initiative.
The full picture
Eleven technology companies committed a combined $2.4 billion in compute and AI tools to the Genesis Mission Consortium at the White House "Science: A New Golden Age" Summit, where Director Michael Kratsios delivered remarks. Nvidia contributed the largest share at $1 billion over five years, covering quantum computing, healthcare, and energy security. AMD pledged $500 million, OpenAI $200 million, Anthropic and Google $150 million each, and Micron, AWS, and Crusoe each committed $50 million. President Trump launched the Genesis Mission in November 2025, with the Department of Energy overseeing it; in July 2026 the administration expanded it to more than 15 federal agencies. The consortium addresses scientific challenges in energy, health, space, and other research areas. The federal government also announced a separate $5 billion commitment to support national science and technology challenges.
How it developed
Director Michael Kratsios delivered remarks at the White House Science: A New Golden Age Summit
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