Almost two-thirds of organizations say they’re now using AI in at least one business function, up from a third last year, according to a May report from consulting giant McKinsey. And 67% expect their companies to invest even more in AI over the next three years.

A US congressional commission has called for a “Manhattan Project-like” initiative to accelerate artificial intelligence (AI) development, urging Congress to grant the executive branch sweeping, multiyear contracting authority to fund advancements in AI, cloud computing, and data centers.

A U.S. congressional commission on Tuesday proposed a Manhattan Project-style initiative to fund the development of AI systems that will be as smart or smarter than humans, amid intensifying competition with China over advanced technologies.

A U.S. congressional commission proposed a “Manhattan Project-like” initiative for the funding of artificial intelligence (AI) development in a larger push to stay ahead of China’s technological advancements.

A Congressional commission recommended the US develop and fund a “Manhattan Project-like” program for AI as competition with China grows.