U.S. President Trump finalizes technological collaboration agreement with the United Kingdom
The Technology Prosperity Deal (TPD), a landmark science and technology agreement between President Donald J. Trump and Prime Minister Keir Starmer, aims to bring transformative benefits to citizens of both the US and the UK. This partnership, designed to elevate the special relationship between the two nations for the technological age, focuses on artificial intelligence, nuclear energy, and quantum computing.
One of the key aspects of the TPD is the establishment of a flagship AI for Science research program. This program, jointly run by the US Departments of Energy, Health, and the National Science Foundation and their UK counterparts, will focus on cutting-edge biotechnology research and precision medicine. The TPD will also collaborate on automated labs and new scientific data sets, with a particular focus on cancer and chronic disease research.
The TPD strengthens and refocuses the partnership between the U.S. Center for AI Standards and Innovation (CAISI) and the UK AI Security Institute (AISI). This collaboration is expected to accelerate breakthroughs in AI, quantum computing, and civil nuclear energy. However, the specific institutions cooperating in biotechnology and precision medicine under the TPD have not been explicitly named.
In the realm of nuclear energy, the TPD accelerates licensing for nuclear reactor designs and site licensing within specified timeframes (two years and one year respectively). This is achieved by aligning the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, the UK Office for Nuclear Regulation, and the UK Environment Agency. The UK also aims to achieve full independence from Russian nuclear fuel by the end of 2028, aligning with U.S. statutory commitments, ensuring a secure and reliable supply chain for advanced nuclear fuels in both countries.
The TPD also facilitates coordination of fusion energy research and development, including through the use of artificial intelligence, with enhanced collaboration to develop harmonized, responsible, and pro-innovation policies for commercial development of fusion technologies.
Additional partnerships under the TPD aim to create a secure quantum supply chain and accelerate breakthroughs in defense, finance, energy, and beyond. The TPD establishes a joint benchmarking taskforce for quantum technologies, covering quantum computing hardware, software, and algorithms, to advance trusted, interoperable standards.
In summary, the Technology Prosperity Deal is a comprehensive agreement that aims to deliver benefits for the American people and American innovation globally. By focusing on areas such as AI, nuclear energy, and quantum computing, the TPD seeks to accelerate breakthroughs in healthcare, lower energy costs, and secure a reliable and independent nuclear fuel supply for both the US and the UK.
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