AI platforms offer promise in limiting the illegal wildlife trade

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New University of Kent research has found promising signs that AI platforms have the potential to limit the illegal wildlife trade.

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  • Reported by Phys.org and published Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:00:09 UTC.

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  1. Wildlife populations have declined 73% since 1970—but many of the world's animals still aren't being counted

  2. AI platforms offer promise in limiting the illegal wildlife trade

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