On the second day of his commitment, Donald Trump stated his intention to tackle cancer via an artificial intelligence initiative backed by $500 billion from the private sector.
The president referred to his extensive infrastructure endeavor as “Stargate,” asserting that the AI initiative would generate 100,000 new jobs “in almost no time at all.”
Trump then invited Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, to elaborate on the medical aspirations associated with the initiative lead by three prominent figures in America’s AI landscape.
Altman declared it “the paramount project of our time,” suggesting that diseases ranging from various cancers to cardiovascular conditions “will see cures at an unmatched pace.”
The AI leader stressed that these cures will emerge at a “swift, swift pace.”
Alongside Altman and Trump were Masayoshi Son, CEO of Softbank Group, and Larry Ellison, Chairman of Oracle Corp.
“One of the most thrilling projects we’re engaged in – utilizing the resources that Sam and Masayoshi are offering – is a cancer vaccine,” Ellison shared.
“With a blood test, you can achieve early cancer detection. By employing AI to analyze the blood test results, you can identify cancers that pose a serious risk to individuals. Thus, the diagnosis of cancer using AI promises to transform it into a straightforward blood test.”
The Stargate project, based in Texas, aims to secure an initial funding of $100 billion, which is expected to escalate to $500 billion within four years, as reported by the Associated Press.
“AI appears to be quite the rage,” Trump remarked. “It’s the focus of many intelligent minds. We are on the brink of a golden era,” he continued, reiterating his commitment made during his inauguration that America’s future is promising during his administration.
“This represents funds that would typically have been allocated to China,” he asserted.
Trump then outlined his initial directives, stating, “There has never been a first day quite like yesterday.”
He reiterated several of his executive orders regarding immigration, the pardons related to January 6th, energy policies, and DEI mandates.
