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How AI Is Bringing Extinct Animals Back (And What Comes Next) | Ben Lamm (Colossal) | EP #245
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Peter Diamandis interviews Ben Lamm, CEO of Colossal, on the "Moonshots" podcast. They discuss Colossal's work using synthetic biology and AI for de-extinction, biodiversity preservation, and creating living products. The conversation also touches on tackling plastic pollution and the future of bioengineering.
This episode explores how scientists are using advanced computer tools and biology to bring back extinct animals. It's like using a super-smart computer to help recreate creatures from the past, which could help protect nature today.
This episode offers insight into cutting-edge synthetic biology and de-extinction efforts, highlighting how AI accelerates these ambitious projects. It's for anyone interested in the future of conservation, bioengineering, and novel applications of AI beyond traditional software. While not directly about frontier AI labs' current models, it showcases AI's role in complex scientific research, a growing area of interest for these organizations.
- HostPeter Diamandis
- GuestBen LammCEO, Colossal Biosciences
- Guest: Ben Lamm (Colossal)
- Show: Moonshots with Peter Diamandis
- Episode Title: How AI Is Bringing Extinct Animals Back (And What Comes Next)
- Length: 36 minutes
- Filming Location: 2026 Abundance360 Summit
- Recording Date: March 10th, 2026
This episode was filmed at the 2026 Abundance360 Summit. Learn more at https://www.abundance360.com/
This interview explores the groundbreaking work of Colossal in synthetic biology, de-extinction, and AI integration. Colossal CEO Ben Lamm explains how the company is revolutionizing biodiversity preservation, tackling plastic pollution, and creating living products with immense potential.
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- synthetic biology
- Ben Lamm
- designing and building new biological parts, devices, and systems, or redesigning existing natural biological systems for useful purposes.
- de-extinction
- Ben Lamm
- bringing extinct species back to life.
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Questions people ask
- What is Colossal Biosciences working on?
- Colossal Biosciences is revolutionizing biodiversity preservation, tackling plastic pollution, and creating living products using synthetic biology and AI integration.
- Where was this episode filmed?
- This episode was filmed at the 2026 Abundance360 Summit.
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