Trump orders $50M for AI in pediatric cancer research

October 1, 2025

A teddy bear being examined with a stethoscope

(Axios via MSN) – President Trump signed an order Tuesday directing his administration to invest $50 million in AI-driven pediatric cancer research.

Why it matters: The move is part of a broader embrace of artificial intelligence across federal agencies but comes as the administration is slashing biomedical research spending and pausing grants. (Read more)