President Trump signed an executive order Monday aimed at boosting AI research and development, with an eye toward reducing Americans' spiraling energy costs.

Why it matters: The Trump administration seeks to ensure that government stays out of the way on AI regulation while actively supporting private-sector innovation. • At the same time, administration officials are eager to address consumer complaints that are mounting over energy bills, job displacement and other economic worries.

Driving the news: The "Genesis Mission" seeks to encourage government information sharing with industry, academia and other scientific institutions. • Under the order, the Department of Energy will build a platform with AI capabilities for scientists and engineers to use in their work. • It would als

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