NIH Births AI Boss, Tucks Supplements into Nutrition Nook.
Published Date: 10/14/2026
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The NIH is planning to shake things up by creating a new Office of the Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer to lead AI efforts and moving the Office of Dietary Supplements under the Office of Nutrition Research for better teamwork. This affects NIH staff and the public, who can share their thoughts by October 28, 2026. No big money changes are mentioned, but the reorganization aims to boost focus on important science and health topics.
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