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US Plans Peace Corps Revamp to Gain Edge in AI Over China.

  • Published In: Bloomberg.com, 2026. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Lowenkron, Hadriana; Eastland, Maggie 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the Trump administration's initiative to launch a new program called the Tech Corps, which aims to send up to 5,000 American science and math graduates abroad to enhance foreign reliance on U.S. technology and counter China's influence in artificial intelligence (AI). The initiative, announced by the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Director, is intended to modernize the Peace Corps by embedding technical volunteers in partner nations to support AI adoption. Recruitment for the first cohort of 500 volunteers is set to begin this year, with funding expected from corporate and charitable contributions. The program is part of a broader strategy to compete with China in the global AI landscape. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Bloomberg.com. 2026/02, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2026
  • Accession Number:191725228
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