The United States is set to spend $5 billion on research initiatives that use artificial intelligence in the health and construction sectors, according to reporting from multiple outlets. The funding is intended to support agencies and projects aimed at accelerating innovation. In health research, the program focuses on speeding up drug discovery, including work that uses AI methods to identify potential treatments more efficiently than conventional approaches. In construction and materials research, the funding supports the development of new building materials designed to last longer, with an emphasis on improving durability and performance. The articles indicate that the funding will be used across related research efforts rather than for a single product or project, with agencies applying AI-enabled tools to drive progress in both domains. While specific agency names, timelines, and eligibility details are not provided in the excerpts, the shared description is that the $5 billion allocation targets AI-powered research to advance both healthcare outcomes and longer-lasting construction materials.