U.S. Invests $100 Million to Boost AI in Sustainable Semiconductor Development

The Commerce Department aims to expedite the creation of resource-efficient semiconductor materials through AI-powered research.

The U.S. Commerce Department will award $100 million to support AI-driven research for sustainable semiconductor materials.
The funding is part of the $52.7 billion CHIPS for America initiative to strengthen U.S. semiconductor manufacturing and innovation.
The initiative targets universities, national laboratories, and private sector collaborations to develop AI-powered autonomous experimentation.
The goal is to reduce the development time of semiconductor materials, making them less resource-intensive and more environmentally friendly.
The Notice of Funding Opportunity for this program is expected to be released later this year, encouraging broad participation from established and emerging research institutions.