Trump's AI summit aims to boost U.S. leadership in super intelligence

President Trump will attend a summit on Thursday aimed at empowering scientists and establishing the U.S. as a leader in advancements driven by 'super intelligence,' according to an announcement shared with Axios. The event is part of the Genesis Mission, launched by Trump in November 2025, which sets ambitious deadlines to accelerate scientific discovery. The White House announced over $1 billion in industry commitments for the Genesis Mission from AMD, OpenAI, Anthropic, and other companies. The summit was inspired by a July 2026 report from Michael Kratsios, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Director. The Trump administration is seeking industry support amid cuts to government funding for science research and development. The initiative reflects a broader effort to position the U.S. as a leader in AI-driven breakthroughs.