US Government Commission Recommends Manhattan Project-Style AGI Initiative with DoD Involvement

Nov 19, 2024, 03:40 PM

The US-China Economic and Security Review Commission has recommended that Congress and the Department of Defense (DoD) establish and fund a Manhattan Project-style initiative to develop artificial general intelligence (AGI). This recommendation was highlighted in the commission's annual report, which emphasizes the urgency of racing to achieve explicit AGI capabilities. The initiative is seen as a strategic move to maintain technological leadership and security in the face of global competition, particularly with China. The announcement aligns with recent statements by US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo, who stressed the importance of monitoring new AI projects.