DWN’s Al & Ivy (AI) Podcast, Episode 12 – De-Extinction: Reviving Lost Species

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DWN’s new podcast series with AI hosts, Al and Ivy, presents the most topical subject of the week and discusses it in an easy to understand conversation from AI-generated personas.


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In this podcast, our dynamic AI duo – Al & Ivy – discuss the new (and utterly mind-boggling) reality of reviving extinct species with AI in thier usual engaging fashion!

The content was generated thru NotebookLM from a blog post published by LiveScience

https://www.livescience.com/animals/extinct-species/closer-than-people-think-woolly-mammoth-de-extinction-is-nearing-reality-and-we-have-no-idea-what-happens-next


Content Synopsis:

Scientists are making significant progress in “de-extinction,” aiming to revive species like woolly mammoths, dodos, and Tasmanian tigers using advanced genetic engineering. While proponents argue this could restore biodiversity and ecosystems, many experts express concerns about potential unforeseen ecological consequences, the ethical implications of using endangered species as surrogates, and the high costs involved. The feasibility of creating large, self-sustaining populations of de-extinct species is questionable, and critics suggest that focusing resources on protecting existing endangered species would be more effective. Ultimately, the text explores the scientific advancements in de-extinction alongside the complex ethical and ecological considerations surrounding this emerging field.

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