Colossal Uses AI to Rebuild Extinct Genomes and Track Endangered Species
IgorCarron · x · 2026-10-15
- Colossal Biosciences uses AI (its Astromech AI) to help rebuild extinct genomes and pinpoint which genes to edit.
- The company also deploys AI globally to track and help save endangered wolves, pigeons, and elephants.
- Framed as the constructive side of AI: technology aiding de-extinction and conservation.
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