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Artificial Intelligence and Biodiversity


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Biodiversity is essential for ecosystem balance, yet it faces growing threats from human activities and climate change. To address these challenges, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is emerging as a powerful tool for promoting biodiversity conservation and sustainable practices. This article examines how AI technologies are being combined with the Internet of Things to improve the identification of species in danger, protect habitats, and optimize resource management. It also explores real-world applications of AI in areas such as wildlife protection, environmental monitoring, and precision agriculture, with a focus on the shift from traditional farming methods to more sustainable and regenerative approaches in Agriculture 3.0 to 5.0. The article also highlights obstacles such as limited accessibility for smaller organizations. Overall, this work underscores the growing impact of AI in fostering ecological preservation and advancing sustainability efforts.


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Biodiversity; Sustainability; Artificial Intelligence; Machine Learning; Deep Learning; Internet of Things; Agriculture 5.0

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.2423/i22394303v14Sp53

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