”It [Artificial intelligence] will either be the best thing that’s ever happened to us, or it will be the worst thing.” - Stephen Hawking
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The natural world is filled with complex and unpredictable phenomena, from weather patterns to the dynamics of ecosystems and the stock market. At first glance, these systems may seem entirely random, yet there are often underlying deterministic laws governed by mathematics.
Explore how AI-powered drones, routinely associated with the destruction of present-day conflicts, are now serving as critical tools for monitoring, studying, and safeguarding endangered species around the world