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In the Maldives, A.I. Is Helping to Rebuild Beaches Lost to Rising Seas

16 Sep 2026, 16:50 GMT By Quinn Glabicki
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Article In the Maldives, A.I. Is Helping to Rebuild Beaches Lost to Rising Seas
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An experiment with roots at M.I.T. can assess coastal erosion patterns and harness them to pile up sand instead of washing it away. More projects are planned for Boston and Miami.