According to Yann LeCun, as cited in The New York Times, the Trump administration systematically reduced support for scientific research, which directly impacted the development of artificial intelligence in the United States. The administration's rollbacks on research funding, reduction of federal science advisory roles, and restrictions on data transparency created barriers for AI innovation and limited the scope for public-private partnerships essential for AI commercialization. This shift in policy increased competitive pressure from global AI leaders and narrowed opportunities for American businesses seeking to leverage government-backed AI research for commercial applications (source: The New York Times, May 24, 2025; Twitter/@ylecun).