<p>➀ Fraunhofer ISI and IZM researchers forecast resource demand for 34 emerging technologies (e.g., electric vehicles, AI, data centers) by 2045, identifying critical materials like lithium and cobalt;</p><p>➁ Data centers and AI infrastructure are highlighted as major resource consumers, with exponential growth in data traffic posing supply chain risks;</p><p>➂ The study aims to inform Germany’s national resource strategy to mitigate supply bottlenecks and maintain industrial competitiveness amid geopolitical and environmental challenges</p>