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Trump Honors Musk and Tech Leaders with Science Awards
Trump awards Musk and tech chiefs top US science honors amid AI optimism.
In brief
Trump awards Musk and tech chiefs top US science honors amid AI optimism. Trump presents Elon Musk and other tech leaders with US National Science Awards at a ceremony Thursday, emphasizing AI's role in the economy's 'Golden Age'. Originally reported by Malay Mail.
Trump to honor tech leaders
President Donald Trump will present Elon Musk and other tech bosses with the top US scientific award at a ceremony on Thursday.
“Trump will present close ally Musk and other tech bosses with the top US scientific award at a ceremony on Thursday, the White House said.”
Recipients of National Medal of Science
Google co-founder Sergei Brin, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and AMD chief Lisa Su will receive the National Medal of Science at the 'Science: A New Golden Age' summit.
“Google co-founder Sergei Brin, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and AMD chief Lisa Su will also receive the National Medal of Science at the 'Science: A New Golden Age' summit.”
Additional tech awards
Computer mogul Michael Dell and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella will get the National Medal of Technology and Innovation, the top award in its field.
“Computer mogul Michael Dell and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella will get the National Medal of Technology and Innovation, the top award in its field.”
White House statement
The Trump Administration is grateful for the contributions of these incredible leaders in science and technology. These recipients are helping ensure America keeps leading the world in innovation.
“The Trump Administration is grateful for the contributions of these incredible leaders in science and technology. These recipients are helping ensure America keeps leading the world in innovation.”
Musk's relationship with Trump
Space X and Tesla tycoon Musk has returned to Trump’s good graces after they fell out last year over his role heading the cost-cutting Department of Government Efficiency.
“Space X and Tesla tycoon Musk has returned to Trump’s good graces after they fell out last year over his role heading the cost-cutting Department of Government Efficiency.”
Musk's political ties
He was also the biggest donor to Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign.
“He was also the biggest donor to Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign.”
Trump's AI stance
Trump dismissed warnings that AI could wipe out humanity, insisting it is crucial for what he calls the 'Golden Age' of the US economy in his second term.
“Trump has dismissed warnings that AI could wipe out humanity, insisting it is crucial for what he calls the 'Golden Age' of the US economy in his second term.”
The key point
Trump presents Elon Musk and other tech leaders with US National Science Awards at a ceremony Thursday, emphasizing AI's role in the economy's 'Golden Age'.
