Meet the official quietly leading Trump's science and tech push
Darío Gil, an undersecretary at the Energy Department, is leading the Trump administration's long-term strategy to bolster U.S. competitiveness in science and technology, particularly in AI. Gil's approach emphasizes proactive government involvement to shape emerging technologies before crises arise or international competitors gain an advantage. A key initiative under his leadership is the Genesis Mission, which aims to boost R&D and foster information sharing between government, industry, and academia, recently marked by a significant $1 billion international partnership with Japan. AI
IMPACT Sets a proactive government stance on AI development, aiming to preempt crises and competition through strategic R&D and international collaboration.