NIH Funding Cuts Threaten US AI Research in Healthcare with 'All of Us' Program at Risk

Published on 4.15.25

  The trend of restricting funding for certain areas of research may have a ripple effect on AI development in the US. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has been a major funder of AI research in healthcare, with initiatives such as the "All of Us" program using machine learning to improve disease diagnosis. A recent lawsuit against the NIH highlights concerns about the politicization of science and potential long-term consequences for medical research, including AI-related projects. The plaintiffs argue that the cancellation of grants for topics like vaccine hesitancy may limit the development of AI-powered tools to analyze health data. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine have expressed concerns about the erosion of scientific integrity and the potential consequences for medical research, including AI development. Their "Real Danger" letter urges the government to prioritize evidence-based decision-making over ideological considerations.

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