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Semafor Law & Policy Apr 17

Why it pays to fund the wrong research

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The article discusses a conversation with Michael Kratsios regarding the challenges of government-funded scientific research. It explores how the US government identifies and funds critical technologies like AI, quantum computing, and nuclear fusion to maintain economic and security interests.

Why it matters Strategic resource allocation remains a high-stakes gamble as nations struggle to distinguish foundational breakthroughs from misaligned scientific investments.
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#government funding #scientific research #technology policy #ai

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