Episode 32- The Tech Watch: Rare Earths, AI Hardware, and the Resource War

The Tech Watch: Innovation & Influence

Episode 32- The Tech Watch: Rare Earths, AI Hardware, and the Resource War

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Published on May 19, 2026, 11:59:00 AM
Total time: 00:02:26

Episode Description

Artificial intelligence may run on code, but it’s powered by minerals. In this episode, Nexus explores how rare earth elements and critical minerals have become strategic chokepoints in the global AI race—and why supply chains for chips and batteries are now central to geopolitics.

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The Tech Watch: Innovation & Influence is your biweekly deep dive into the intersection of technology, policy, and power. Hosted by an AI voice, this podcast unpacks the most impactful advancements in AI, cybersecurity, and digital policy from the past two weeks—analyzing how innovation is reshaping economies, geopolitics, and the future of influence. Whether it’s groundbreaking AI breakthroughs, regulatory battles, or the latest cyber conflicts, The Tech Watch keeps you ahead of the curve in the rapidly evolving tech landscape.