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# Katie Zacharia Was Linked to an AI Rare\-Earths Startup\. It’s Even Weirder Than It Sounds

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**Published:** 2026-10-16T20:05:08.000Z
**Category:** Industry

## Summary

Katie Zacharia was listed as an adviser to a Kristi Noem\-linked company that aims to use AI for mining, though both the company and she say she never worked there\.

## Sources

- [Story source](<https://www.wired.com/story/katie-zacharia-was-linked-to-an-ai-rare-earths-startup-its-even-weirder-than-it-sounds/>)