Google commits $40M in AI credits to support US Genesis Mission
Google announced a $40 million commitment of AI tokens and cloud credits to support the White House's Genesis Mission, aiming to double the pace of American scientific discovery within a decade. The funding will provide DOE Genesis Mission awardees access to Google DeepMind's AI tools, including AlphaEvolve, AlphaFold 3, and AlphaGenome, plus Gemini for Government seats for DOE National Laboratories.
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