WASHINGTON — President Trump unveiled a $500 billion artificial intelligence infrastructure project Tuesday at the White House alongside reps from three tech and investment giants — with those business leaders asserting the initiative could cure cancer.

Trump said the private sector joint venture will build data centers and create more than 100,000 jobs in the United States.

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced a private sector investment of up to $500 billion to fund infrastructure for artificial intelligence, aiming to outpace rival nations in the business-critical technology.

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The president answered questions from the press after announcing a $500 billion initiative on artificial intelligence infrastructure with Big Tech executives.