Trump team delays health funding with new screening process that uses AI to check for words like ‘culture’ and ‘gender’: report (opens original article in a new tab)

The Trump team has delayed health funding through a new AI screening process that flags words like 'culture' and 'gender', requiring multiple approvals and drawing criticism from Democrats.

• HHS funding is delayed by new AI screening process that flags certain words
• New process requires multiple approvals including from HHS assistant secretary and White House
• Critics argue delays harm health programs and are politically motivated