Trump Order Directs Use of AI to Boost Childhood Cancer Research

President Donald Trump directed the federal government to use artificial intelligence to improve childhood cancer research and funneling $50 million to the National Institutes of Health for that initiative, even as his administration pursues other cuts at the agency.

“For years we’ve been amassing data about childhood cancer, but until now, we’ve been unable to fully exploit this trove of information and apply it to practical medicine,” Trump said in the Oval Office on Tuesday as he signed the directive. “Using cutting edge AI we will empower scientists and researchers to discover new treatments, cures and prevention strategies. AI can ...