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Artificial Intelligence helped to find a vast source of the copper that AI needs to thrive ========== KoBold Metals, a company that uses artificial intelligence (AI) technology, has discovered a large copper deposit in Zambia. The mine is estimated to produce at least 300,000 tons of copper per year, worth billions of dollars annually. The discovery is significant for the tech industry and the fight against climate change, as copper is a critical material for clean energy technologies. The find comes as the United States and China are competing for access to minerals needed for these technologies. KoBold is investing $2.3 billion in the mine and is negotiating partnerships with contractors and governments. The company is also relying on the U.S. government to finance a new railway for exporting the copper. However, the benefits for local communities in Zambia are uncertain, as mining has historically led to environmental damage and inequitable distribution of wealth. #ArtificialIntelligence #Copper #Mining #CleanEnergy #Zambia https://m.economictimes.com/small-biz/security-tech/technology/artificial-intelligence-helped-to-find-a-vast-source-of-the-copper-that-ai-needs-to-thrive/articleshow/111677093.cms