https://www.scienceanddiscovery.com/technology-and-ai/basic-science-funding-vs-ai-hype Science and Discovery en 2026-07-12T09:34:44.420Z Basic science research funding is falling behind AI hype. basic science funding, AI investment, research funding, scientific breakthroughs, commercial applications /api/media/articles/scienceanddiscovery/scienceanddiscovery-basic-science-funding-vs-ai-hype-1783848744515/hero.png A visual metaphor contrasting a neglected basic science laboratory with a dominant, futuristic AI-driven cityscape, highlighting the shift in research funding.