Nytimes iconNytimesSep 16, 2026

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

can assess coastal erosion patterns and harness them to pile up sand instead of washing it away.

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can assess coastal erosion patterns and harness them to pile up sand instead of washing it away.

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.

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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.

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More projects are planned for Boston and Miami.

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