Why the US Military Could Lose the Contest for Materials Crucial to AI

Topic: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Critical Minerals, Digital Infrastructure, and Military Administration

Blog Brand: Techland

Region: Americas

Tags: China, Copper, Data Centers, North America, and United States

Why the US Military Could Lose the Contest for Materials Crucial to AI

January 19, 2026

By: Macdonald Amoah, Morgan Bazilian, and Jahara Matisek

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