According to Geoffrey Hinton on Twitter, major funding cuts to the National Science Foundation (NSF) would significantly harm the future of the US, especially in artificial intelligence research and development (source: thehill.com/opinion/techno). The NSF plays a critical role in supporting foundational AI research, fostering innovation, and fueling the talent pipeline for the US technology sector. Reduced funding could slow breakthroughs in machine learning, limit support for academic and industry collaborations, and weaken the US position in the global AI race. These setbacks may deter private investment and reduce opportunities for AI startups and enterprises, making the US less competitive in emerging markets such as autonomous systems, healthcare AI, and advanced manufacturing.