National Science Foundation
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- 2026-06-22 regulatory The National Science Foundation is reportedly reallocating funds from existing research programs to support a new technology initiative focused on AI and quantum systems. source
- 2026-05-20 funding The National Science Foundation is exploring new philanthropic partnerships to enhance federal R&D funding. source
- 2026-05-12 funding The National Science Foundation increased its PhD fellowship awards, with AI, engineering, and quantum science seeing the most growth. source
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NSF reportedly slashes research programs for new AI and quantum initiative
The National Science Foundation (NSF) is reportedly cutting funding for existing research programs to establish a new technology initiative. This initiative will prioritize artificial intelligence-driven instrumentation…
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Americans hoard old electronics due to data anxiety, survey finds
A survey of 4,000 American consumers revealed that 39% of people keep old electronics like smartphones and tablets in a "junk drawer" rather than recycling or reselling them. This behavior is primarily driven by anxiety…
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User seeks help with Pinokio's Wan-2.2 Image2Video model issues
A user is experiencing issues with the Wan-2.2 Image2Video 14b model running on Pinokio, seeking help with anatomical generation, prompt interpretation, and rendering quality. They are using a PC with 32GB RAM and an RT…
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AI Pioneers Featured in Scientific American Profiles
Scientific American has published profiles on several prominent figures in the field of Artificial Intelligence. These include Wayne A.I. Frederick, Ayanna Howard, Fei-Fei Li, and Geoffrey Hinton. The articles highlight…
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NASA and Universities Partner to Tackle Extreme Weather Risk in Insurance
A new initiative called CIRCAD, a partnership between Duke University, the University of Georgia, and NASA, aims to address the growing challenges in the insurance industry due to extreme weather events. Funded by the N…
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New Center Tackles Extreme Weather Risk for Insurance Industry
A new initiative called the Center for Innovation in Risk, Catastrophes, and Decisions (CIRCAD) has been launched to address the growing challenges posed by extreme weather to the insurance industry. This center is a co…
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DARPA launches AI Forge program for national security challenges
The DARPA-NSF-CAISI AI Forge Program is launching its next phase, focusing on critical AI challenges for national security. This initiative involves releasing a report detailing these challenges, developed with input fr…
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NSF launches AI research funding amid criticism
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has announced a new funding initiative focused on AI research, which has drawn criticism from some observers. The initiative aims to support advancements in artificial intelligence,…
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Federal AI Education Funding Heavily Concentrated in Top States
A recent analysis of federal AI education funding from 2022 to 2026 reveals a significant concentration in a few states, with California leading and New Mexico surprisingly securing the second position. The study, which…
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NSF renews MIT AI and Physics Institute funding for second phase
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has renewed its support for the MIT-led AI and Physics Institute (IAIFI), marking the beginning of its second phase. This renewal includes increased funding and broader ambitions fo…
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New NSF-SciFy Dataset Boosts AI Claim Verification
Researchers have introduced NSF-SciFy, a large-scale dataset designed for scientific claim verification and analysis. This dataset, derived from National Science Foundation award abstracts, contains 2.8 million claims a…
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US schools pivot from AI bans to AI literacy education
US educational institutions are shifting from restricting AI use to promoting AI literacy, recognizing its essential role in future workplaces. This pivot involves teaching responsible and critical AI usage, moving beyo…
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AI-fueled philanthropy to boost federal R&D via NSF partnerships
A new wave of philanthropy, fueled by the AI boom, is poised to significantly boost federal research and development funding. Philanthropic sources, including those from AI companies like OpenAI and Anthropic, could con…
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US Labor Dept. partners NSF on AI training; Catalyst Crew launches PulmoAI
The U.S. Department of Labor is collaborating with the National Science Foundation to broaden access to AI workforce training and education across the country. Separately, Catalyst Crew Technologies has introduced Pulmo…
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NSF boosts PhD fellowships, with AI and quantum science leading growth
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has expanded its PhD fellowship program, awarding 2,599 grants to applicants out of nearly 14,000 who applied. This competitive program saw significant growth in applications for en…
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US science policy criticized for forced AI integration
The US science policy is being criticized for the forced inclusion of AI-related language across all its statements. This approach is seen as detrimental, particularly after previous policy missteps like DOGE and damage…
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Neuroscience-inspired AI roadmap targets learning, efficiency, and physical interaction
A new paper proposes a research roadmap for NeuroAI, aiming to bridge the gap between neuroscience and artificial intelligence. It identifies fundamental capability gaps in current AI, including interaction with the phy…
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Compound AI agent streamlines grant discovery, cutting search time by 75%
Researchers have developed a compound AI system to streamline the discovery of research funding opportunities. This system unifies nearly 12,000 federal and nonprofit grants by collecting and normalizing data from dispa…
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AI tools reshape board governance, but bots won't hold voting power
Artificial intelligence is increasingly influencing corporate governance, with new tools aiding in boardroom preparation and research. While AI can significantly enhance these processes, experts emphasize that AI will n…
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Trump administration dismisses National Science Board, impacting US research
The Trump administration has terminated all 22 members of the National Science Board, the advisory body for the National Science Foundation. This action follows previous funding cuts and staff reductions at the NSF, whi…