Published on, Sept. 23 -- September 23, 2025 5:41 PM

China has built the world's tallest dam using artificial intelligence (AI). Located in Xinjiang, the dam stands 247 meters tall. This height equals an 80-story building. The dam is a concrete-faced rock fill type, known for safety and cost efficiency. Its construction used advanced technologies like AI, digital twins, and blockchain.

The Dashixia dam project is nearly complete, months ahead of schedule. Machines worked autonomously without human drivers. This high-tech approach helped overcome challenges like earthquakes and rough terrain. Officials say the dam will store 1.17 billion cubic meters of water. It will irrigate over 533,000 hectares of farmland in the Tarim and Aksu river...