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Biodiversity, Natural Intelligence, and Artificial Intelligence: A New Alliance for the Planet


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The Biodiversity crisis is no longer a distant threat but a tangible reality that endangers the resilience of ecosystems and human well-being. In response to this epochal challenge, the scientific community is exploring innovative frontiers, including the application of Artificial Intelligence. This article aims to analyze the intersection of three fundamental concepts: Biodiversity, Natural Intelligence, and Artificial Intelligence, to illuminate how their synergy is forging a new paradigm for conservation.

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Biodiversity, Natural Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence, AI

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.2423/i22394303v15Sp1

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