Trump set to honour Musk, tech titans with top US science medal

Elon Musk is slated to receive the National Medal of Science, one of the United States' highest civilian honours for scientific achievement, according to plans for an upcoming summit titled 'Science: A New Golden Age'.

The award will be presented alongside medals for Google co-founder Sergei Brin, Nvidia Chief Executive Jensen Huang, and AMD Chief Executive Lisa Su. The ceremony underscores recognition of their respective roles in driving technological advancement and innovation within the American technology sector.

The National Medal of Science has long been awarded to individuals whose contributions have significantly impacted scientific progress and economic development. Recipients are selected for their achievements across various fields including engineering, information technology, and related disciplines.

The summit aims to highlight the administration's focus on scientific advancement and the strategic importance of the technology industry to national competitiveness. The gathering brings together leading figures from both the public and private sectors to discuss innovation policy and research priorities.

The honour comes as the technology sector continues to play a pivotal role in global economic competition, particularly in artificial intelligence, semiconductor manufacturing, and advanced computing systems.