AI-generated images may support conservation, but real-world data remain essential

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New research finds there is no substitute for real-world observations, but that—under the right circumstances—AI-generated images can be used to improve the performance of computer models used for species identification and biodiversity monitoring.

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  • Reported by Phys.org and published Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:00:01 UTC.

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