Building the "Manhattan Project" for ASI
Trump administration officials are comparing this initiative to the original Manhattan Project that developed the atomic bomb during World War II. Space Force General Michael Guetlein recently stated, "This is on the order of magnitude of Manhattan Project, and it's going to take concerted effort from the very top of our government." Energy Secretary Chris Wright echoed this sentiment, declaring, "The global race for AI dominance is the next Manhattan Project."
The administration has already identified 16 federal sites where tech companies could fast-track development of data centers and power plants to support the AI boom, including the Los Alamos National Laboratory and other national labs across the country. The Energy Department has posted notices seeking partnerships with tech companies with a goal of opening these sites by the end of 2027.
Seven "Unknown" Companies Identified for Government Funding
Most intriguing is that the document identifies seven relatively unknown American tech companies positioned to receive significant government funding. These firms specialize in various aspects of ASI development—from advanced semiconductor chips and autonomous military systems to specialized power solutions designed for ASI's enormous energy requirements. Unlike tech giants already capturing headlines, these smaller companies remain largely off Wall Street's radar—for now.
Billionaires and Major Tech Players Already Positioning
According to financial sources, several billionaire investors are already making significant moves ahead of this announcement. Peter Thiel has reportedly invested nearly $9 billion in ASI technologies, while BlackRock's Larry Fink, Citadel's Ken Griffin, and ARK's Cathie Wood have collectively committed over $1 billion.
The investment surge is evident across the tech sector. In January, the administration announced the Stargate Project, a $500 billion joint venture funded by SoftBank, OpenAI, Oracle, and MGX to build new AI infrastructure in the United States. Microsoft has pledged $80 billion for AI data center development in 2025, with half earmarked for U.S. locations. Meanwhile, Taiwan Semiconductor (TSMC) is investing $100 billion in U.S. chip factories, Apple is committing $500 billion over four years to manufacturing, and SoftBank is putting $100 billion into AI development.
What This Could Mean for Investors
Historical precedent suggests potentially extraordinary returns for early investors in the right companies. During previous technology arms races like the Space Race, early investors in key contractor companies saw returns of 5,000% to 10,000% over subsequent decades.
As commentator Glenn Beck recently noted, "Our generation's Manhattan project is AI, ASI... It will be here by 2030. Most likely, it will be here in the next three years." With contracts potentially being awarded in the coming weeks, investors have limited time to position themselves before these developments become public knowledge. The opportunity to identify these seven companies before government contracts send their valuations soaring represents what could be a once-in-a-generation wealth-building opportunity—but only for those who act quickly before this information becomes widely known.