The hype around AI is higher than ever and every country wants to focus on it. In the same vein, the US National Science Foundation has also launched his AI research pilot program. The program will see the nation's leading technology companies collaborate on AI discovery and innovation.
Major US technology companies collaborate on AI research project
The U.S. National Science Foundation announced Wednesday that it is working with a number of governments and public companies to launch a national artificial intelligence research resource.
According to the agency, the NAIRR pilot will implement ideas for a shared research infrastructure that will facilitate and increase access to critical resources needed to advance responsible AI innovation and discovery.
The pilot project will involve intensive collaboration between 25 private nonprofit charities and 10 additional federal agencies. Some of these big names include technology giants like Microsoft, Google, and IBM. The NAIRR pilot will give U.S. researchers and educators access to advanced computing, datasets, models, software, training, and user support.
AI research program helps expand America's global influence
The research program will focus on cutting-edge AI research and its global expansion, the statement said. The desire to become a globally dominant nation in the field of AI has been a top priority for the United States. The launch of this project seems to be in line not only with the country's views, but also with the companies that are collaborating.
“By investing in artificial intelligence research through the NAIRR pilot, the United States will unlock discovery and impact and strengthen our global competitiveness,” NSF Director Sethuraman Panchanathan added in a statement.
“To continue to lead in AI research and development, we need to create opportunities across the country,” he added.
AI will bring nations into conflict with each other
AI is a hot topic worldwide. Businesses and governments are promoting the integration of artificial intelligence in various fields such as healthcare, agriculture, etc. The main conversation around AI seems to be ensuring that development and technological revolutions are aligned.
The global artificial intelligence market size is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 37.3% from 2023 to 2030.
According to Forbes, China is currently projected to benefit the most from AI, with China's GDP expected to increase by 26% by 2030 and North America's by 14.5%. Together, these benefits amount to $10.7 trillion, or more than 70% of the global economic impact.
Attempting to emerge victorious in the AI race has always been fraught with challenges. Perhaps the United States is aiming to overtake other countries with this research project.
