Hear how AI can engineer nature’s comeback at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

Colossal Biosciences, a billion-dollar startup, uses AI and synthetic biology to attempt de-extinction, aiming to revive extinct species. CEO Ben Lamm led a Real World AI Stage fireside chat at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, discussing the technical methods, AI’s role in modern biology, and the debate over whether engineering nature aids or distracts from existing ecosystem protection. The session highlighted how AI is reshaping scientific discovery beyond software into conservation and climate resilience.