Back issue · Sunday, October 18, 2026 · as it ran
The Data Economy
By Kenji Mori · 42m
Copper demand projected 26% annual growth from AI data centers
Reports filed 17 October 2026 also document tripled US investment in AI data centers
By Kenji Mori · 42mGlobal demand for copper is projected to increase by 26% annually due to data centers and artificial intelligence.
The Global Institute at McKinsey reported that US investment in AI data centers has tripled in recent years.
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