AI is a double-edged sword for Indigenous land protection, UN experts warn

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By Aimee GabayApr 24, 2026, 4:00 am186 ptsTrendingTop
Artificial intelligence, or AI, is helping Indigenous communities detect illegal logging, track wildfires, and monitoring of traditional lands. But the data centers powering AI are driving new threats, requiring water, energy, and critical minerals often extracted from Indigenous territories. Now, Indigenous…

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