BHP, operator of the world's largest copper mine, sees a bright future for AI improving the industry — but cautions that it's early days, a top executive tells Axios.
Why it matters: BHP Americas President Brandon Craig's comments show how the huge, capital-intensive sector hopes to harness AI amid rising demand for key commodities.
Government employees around the world are using generative AI mostly for content creation and analysis, per new data shared first with Axios.
The big picture: Apolitical, a global network for government employees, analyzed hundreds of AI projects from nine countries: Australia, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Netherlands, Singapore, South Korea, the U.K. and the U.S.
The Commerce Department is planning to lean heavily on industry and outside groups to shape a new AI exports program, but insiders say this week's "chaotic" rollout has fallen short.
Why it matters: Companies approved for the program created by President Trump's executive order are promised government financial incentives that could give them an edge in the global AI race.
