Google.org has launched a $20 million AI for Science fund to address growing global challenges through innovative scientific research supported by artificial intelligence. Twelve organizations have been awarded funding to leverage AI in diverse fields, such as health, agriculture, and biodiversity. These initiatives aim to transform complex biological data into predictive models, enhancing disease prevention and treatment. For example, UW Medicine is mapping unexplored parts of the human genome, while Cedars-Sinai is using AI to decode neural functions. In agriculture, projects like the “Bifrost” initiative at the Sainsbury Laboratory work to develop disease-resistant crops. Similarly, efforts to protect biodiversity, led by institutions like UNEP-WCMC, focus on consolidating crucial environmental data. With a commitment to open science, the funded teams are expected to generate open-source datasets and solutions that will catalyze significant advances across scientific disciplines. Google.org continues to seek partnerships that drive impactful discoveries aimed at solving critical global issues.
