“AI曼哈顿计划”：科技右翼将如何缔造一个科技共和国

Core Viewpoint - The "Genesis Mission" is a national-level initiative launched by the U.S. government to harness supercomputing capabilities and AI to accelerate scientific breakthroughs, marking a new era akin to the Manhattan Project for AI development [1][10]. Historical Context - The U.S. has a long history of government-led scientific research, dating back to the Manhattan Project, which was initiated during World War II to develop nuclear weapons and established a model for centralized scientific collaboration [4][8]. - The Manhattan Project involved significant government funding and coordination of top scientists, leading to groundbreaking advancements and establishing the U.S. as a leader in global scientific research [7][8]. Current Initiative - The "Genesis Mission" aims to create a national AI research infrastructure, mobilizing approximately 40,000 scientists and engineers from 17 national laboratories to focus on AI technology development [12][13]. - The initiative is designed to automate the entire scientific process from hypothesis to experimental validation, utilizing decades of accumulated scientific data [13]. Strategic Goals - The mission identifies six priority areas: advanced manufacturing, biotechnology, critical materials, nuclear energy, quantum information science, and semiconductors, all of which are crucial in the context of U.S.-China technological competition [15]. - The initiative is seen as a proactive strategy to reclaim technological sovereignty and address national security challenges posed by global competitors [15]. Key Players - The driving force behind the "Genesis Mission" includes a network of Silicon Valley tech leaders, often referred to as the "PayPal Mafia," who advocate for a strong alignment between technology and national interests [16][22]. - Prominent figures like Peter Thiel and Elon Musk are influencing the direction of U.S. technology policy, pushing for a return to a model where technology serves national security objectives [22][24].