# U.S. DOE Launches Genesis Initiative for Open AI Models

The U.S. Department of Energy announced the Genesis Open Models Initiative, aiming to develop and share open-source AI models for scientific and energy research. By providing transparent, accessible models, the program seeks to accelerate innovation while ensuring responsible use across critical sectors.

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## Sources

### Technology
- [Hacker News](https://genesisopenmodels.anl.gov/) — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 22:24:27 +0000