The global race for dominance in the rapid deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) goes beyond building the most accurate platform. It also involves a high-stakes competition for physical resources, which includes rare earth elements. As nations and corporations alike scramble to build AI infrastructure, rare earth elements have become foundational pillars of this technological revolution. From the neodymium magnets powering massive data storage drives to the cerium oxide required for precision semiconductor manufacturing, these elements are essential for building out the AI ecosystem. While AI can bring ... (full story)