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Critical minerals control AI's future via GPU and data center supply chains

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The AI industry's future is significantly influenced by critical mineral supply chains, with six key chokepoints identified. These points control essential components like GPUs, HBM chips, and data center cooling systems. China's dominance is highlighted, processing 90% of rare earths, which poses a potential risk to the global AI infrastructure. AI

IMPACT Geopolitical control over critical minerals for AI hardware could dictate future AI development and accessibility.

RANK_REASON Article discusses geopolitical and supply chain risks related to AI infrastructure components.

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Critical minerals control AI's future via GPU and data center supply chains

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    Critical Minerals AI Supply Chain: Who Controls the Future Six chokepoints control every GPU, HBM chip, and data center cooling system. China processes 90% of r

    Critical Minerals AI Supply Chain: Who Controls the Future Six chokepoints control every GPU, HBM chip, and data center cooling system. China processes 90% of rare earths. Here's the full mine-to-model map. https:// theboard.world/articles/techno logy/critical-minerals-ai-supply-…

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