The Trump administration plans to lay off a large number of employees at key AI and chip institutions! Nearly 500 employees of the U.S. NIST may face dismissal.

Donald Trump (Donald Trump)The government is currently accelerating the Federal agency simplification plan, with a focus on the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The agency is responsible for AI technology standard setting and semiconductor industry subsidies, but it is reported that about 500 probationary employees have recently received 'verbal dismissal notices,' which will seriously affect the AI and chip projects during the Biden (Joe Biden) administration.

NIST ruled that the employee is a heavy disaster area, and the semiconductor and AI research and development business are affected

According to Bloomberg, NIST, which is part of the U.S. Department of Commerce, is responsible for implementing several key projects during the Biden administration, including:

39 billion U.S. dollars in semiconductor manufacturing subsidies.

110 billion US dollars chip development investment.

AI technology standards and security testing.

However, after the Trump administration took office, the policy direction immediately made a major turn, with the AI regulatory policy, which was originally focused on risk management, being canceled, and instead shifted to promoting AI innovation. This has made NIST, which is responsible for implementing the Biden administration's policies, a direct target for downsizing. According to internal sources, the agency:

Nearly 60% of the office staff responsible for subsidizing semiconductor manufacturing may face layoffs.

About 2/3 of the chip development project related personnel are facing layoffs.

The US Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute( may also be affected.

New Commerce Secretary Lutnick took office, AI and chip policies will be reorganized

The layoffs come shortly after the new Secretary of Commerce, Howard Lutnick, took office. Lutnick clearly stated during last month's congressional hearing that he will review the Biden administration's AI and chip plans.

What can be determined at the moment is:

The AI regulatory policy during the Biden era has been abolished, and the future will shift towards encouraging the development of the AI industry.

Semiconductor grants and R&D programs will be re-evaluated, and further adjustments to funding allocations will not be ruled out.

The government continues to reduce its size, not only NIST, but also probationary employees of other federal agencies are facing a wave of layoffs.

Industry concerns about talent drain, White House fears legal challenge

This wave of layoffs has attracted attention from the outside world, especially NIST's high-tech talents in AI and semiconductor fields will be affected. The industry is concerned:

Federal research institutions may face a significant brain drain, leading to a gap in scientific and technological research and development.

Government cuts in subsidies affect the competitiveness of the US semiconductor industry.

The Trump administration's executive orders are likely to trigger legal challenges, and several lawsuits have already emerged.

NIST has not yet responded to media inquiries, but it is certain that the government's streamlining plan will continue, and the future of US AI and semiconductor policies is full of variables.

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