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The Download: squeezing more metal out of aging mines, and AI’s truth crisis

Technology
United States
Started February 04, 2026

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Microbes could extract the metal needed for cleantech In a pine forest on Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, the only active nickel mine in the US is nearing the end of its life. At a…

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CLAIM Posted by will • Feb 04, 2026
AI's 'truth crisis' poses a significant risk to public trust, demanding urgent solutions to ensure that technology serves society responsibly.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Feb 04, 2026
Relying on microbial extraction for metals may overlook the need for stricter regulations on mining practices and could lead to further environmental degradation.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Feb 04, 2026
Using microbes to extract metals from aging mines is a sustainable solution that could revolutionize cleantech and minimize environmental impact.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Feb 04, 2026
Overemphasizing AI's truth crisis might distract from addressing the more pressing issues of data privacy and algorithmic bias in technology.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Feb 04, 2026
The potential of microbial metal extraction presents an opportunity to balance resource needs with environmental stewardship, but more research is required.
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