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The administration of Donald Trump has launched a large-scale AI initiative called "The Genesis Mission," which, as it turns out, directly affects the U.S. nuclear weapons complex. The Department of Energy has published a list of 26 priority tasks, and among them is a whole block related to nuclear deterrence, weapons production, and non-proliferation. This is not just a scientific project, but a strategic move that could fundamentally change the approach to national security.

The Essence of "The Genesis Mission"

The executive order signed by Trump on November 24, 2025, mandates the creation of the "American Platform for Science and Security" — a unified infrastructure combining supercomputers from national laboratories, secure cloud environments, scientific data, and specialized AI models. The goal is to accelerate scientific discoveries, strengthen defense, and ensure "energy dominance." The platform will support model training, simulations, and workflow automation. The Department of Energy is responsible for implementation, and the project is led by Deputy Secretary for Science Dario Gil. The timeline is tight: within 60 days — identify at least 20 tasks, within 90 — conduct an inventory of resources, within 270 — demonstrate functionality.

The Nuclear Block: Seven Key Areas

On February 12, the Department of Energy released the list of tasks. Seven of them are directly related to the nuclear complex and national security. Here is what is planned:

1. Nuclear Threat Assessment — creating a multimodal AI system to integrate sensor data, modeling, and intelligence. The goal is to reduce response time from days to hours.
2. Digitization of Historical Data — converting classified archives of nuclear tests and experiments spanning 80 years into digital datasets using text recognition, computer vision, and 3D reconstruction.
3. Increasing Facility Throughput — an AI "operating system" for planning and adjusting experiments in real time.
4. Integration of Design and Production — reducing the cycle of creating new weapons systems "in a fraction of the time and cost."
5. Non-Proliferation — analyzing satellite imagery and sensor data to detect anomalies related to nuclear materials.
6. Optimization of High-Hazard Facility Operations — automating safety analysis and documentation using large language models, reducing planning time by more than 50%.
7. Nuclear Forensics — accelerated analysis of samples and debris to determine the origin of materials after incidents.

Separately, a task is highlighted to accelerate the development and certification of materials for strategic deterrence, including new methods of plutonium purification using AI agents.

AI at the Helm, But Not on the "Button"

It is important to emphasize: none of the published documents suggest giving AI the right to make decisions on the use of nuclear weapons. As experts, including a senior research fellow at the Stanford Center for International Security, note, no one in the military or the National Security Council is considering autonomous launch. A Pentagon representative confirmed in February 2026 that the decision remains with humans.

However, the risks are obvious. Widespread adoption of AI in threat analysis, production, and planning could lead to errors, especially if algorithms are perceived as "guaranteed truth." Researchers warn that accelerating science affects not only beneficial but also dangerous areas, including biological and defense research.

My expert conclusion: "The Genesis Mission" is an ambitious but risky step. AI can radically improve the efficiency of the nuclear complex, but without strict control and verification mechanisms, we risk creating a system where reaction speed outweighs accuracy. For the crypto industry, this is another signal: dual-use technologies require a balance between innovation and security.