U.S. Steel, Google Cloud announces collaboration for generative AI

United States Steel Corporation (X) and Google Cloud (GOOG) announced a new collaboration to build applications using Google Cloud’s generative artificial intelligence technology to drive efficiencies and improve employee experiences in the largest iron ore mine in North America. The first gen AI-driven application that U. S. Steel will launch is called MineMind which aims to simplify equipment maintenance by providing optimal solutions for mechanical problems, saving time and money, and ultimately improving productivity. Underpinned by Google Cloud’s AI technology like Document AI and Vertex AI, MineMind is expected to not only improve the maintenance team’s experience by more easily bringing the information they need to their fingertips, but also save costs from more efficient use of technicians’ time and better maintained trucks. The initial phase of the launch will begin in September and will impact more than 60 haul trucks at U. S. Steel’s Minnesota Ore Operations facilities, Minntac and Keetac.