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AI and de-extinction: Colossal Biosciences CEO to speak at TechCrunch Disrupt

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Colossal Biosciences, a company focused on de-extinction using AI and synthetic biology, will be featured at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. CEO Ben Lamm will discuss the role of AI in conservation and the ethical considerations of reviving extinct species. The conversation aims to explore the intersection of deep tech, life sciences, and AI, prompting debate on whether such technological advancements are a conservation breakthrough or a distraction from current ecological issues. AI

IMPACT Explores the ethical and practical implications of using AI in de-extinction and conservation efforts.

RANK_REASON The item discusses an upcoming panel at a conference, focusing on the application of AI and synthetic biology to de-extinction and conservation, rather than a new product release or research breakthrough.

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AI and de-extinction: Colossal Biosciences CEO to speak at TechCrunch Disrupt

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