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IBM CEO Pushes for More Federal AI R&D Funding
2 min read IBM CEO Arvind Krishna urges the Trump administration to boost federal funding for AI research, citing its importance for economic growth and U.S. competitiveness. Despite recent budget cuts, Krishna is optimistic that AI R&D will improve in the next year. May 07, 2025 12:20
IBM CEO Arvind Krishna is urging the Trump administration to increase, not cut, federal funding for AI research. Krishna stressed that federal R&D investments are critical for the economy and US competitiveness, particularly in technologies like AI, quantum computing, and semiconductors.
This comes amid budget cuts to key federal AI research offices like the Directorate for Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (TIP). The Trump administration's proposed 2026 budget seeks to slash funding for agencies like the National Science Foundation (NSF), which supports AI R&D, calling some spending “wasteful.”
Krishna, whose company has been impacted by these cuts, expressed optimism that R&D funding for AI will recover within the next year.
📊 Why It Matters
Federal funding for AI is seen as crucial for maintaining US leadership in tech. Reductions could hinder future innovations, while increased R&D could fuel economic growth and global competitiveness.
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