In this video, we explore the intersection of science and magic, as we discuss Kurt Vonnegut's famous quote: "Science is magic that works." While it's easy to see the magic in scientific breakthroughs, it wasn't long ago that we couldn't understand what caused entire species to become extinct, or why the ground shook and crops dried out.
Enter AI and machine learning. One of the most exciting promises of this technology is that it enables us to predict and conserve, from protecting wildlife to anticipating earthquakes. While we can't prevent disasters, an equipment upgrade might be just what we need to prepare for them.
But are we really facing a sixth mass extinction? It's hard to say for sure. In this video, we follow a team of conservationists as they use AI to protect endangered species and fight against poaching in Africa. With about 80,000 parks under threat around the world, their work has never been more important.
