Ex-White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia Listed as Adviser to AI Rare-Earths Startup She Says She Never Worked For
In one line: Former White House press secretary Katie Zacharia was listed as an adviser to an AI rare-earths mining startup, though both sides deny she was ever involved.
Key points
- The startup reportedly aims to apply AI to mining, with a focus on rare-earth minerals.
- The company has been reported as linked to Kristi Noem.
- Zacharia, who served only briefly as press secretary, was publicly listed among its advisers.
- Both the company and Zacharia say she never worked there.
Why it matters
Rare earths are critical inputs for chips and AI hardware, and politically connected "AI plus mining" ventures are multiplying. When a prominent name shows up as an adviser without any real involvement, it raises questions about how transparent and credible these companies are.