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This episode features Josh Goldman from KoBold Metals discussing how AI is revolutionizing mineral exploration for critical resources.

AI is transforming one of the oldest industries on Earth: mining. KoBold Metals is a mineral exploration company using AI to locate deposits of copper, lithium, and other resources. This is more critical than ever. These raw materials power electrification, AI infrastructure, and the global clean energy transition. On this episode, KoBold co-founder and president Josh Goldman takes us on a modern-day treasure hunt. He shares how KoBold is making mineral exploration faster, smarter, and more ethical. Plus he explains what raisin bread and ore deposits have in common. Learn more about Pioneers of AI: http://pioneersof.ai/ Follow Pioneers of AI on all channels: https://linktr.ee/pioneersofai See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

People in this episode

Guest: Josh Goldman

Topics covered

• AI
• mining
• mineral exploration
• clean energy
• technology

Keywords

• AI
• mining
• copper
• lithium
• KoBold Metals
• electrification
• clean energy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: KoBold Metals

Places: California

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