Synthetic Species: The Emerging Threat of AI-Generated Biodiversity

Abstract. The risk of AI-generated imagery in taxonomy, including fabricated species and false distribution data, is examined. A formal prohibition of its use in taxonomic practice by the International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature is advocated.

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Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Published
2026-03-22
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19162365
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Species Distribution and Climate Change
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Synthetic Species: The Emerging Threat of AI-Generated Biodiversity

Kris Anderson
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Species Distribution and Climate Change
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Synthetic Species: The Emerging Threat of AI-Generated Biodiversity

Kris Anderson
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Abstract. The risk of AI-generated imagery in taxonomy, including fabricated species and false distribution data, is examined. A formal prohibition of its use in taxonomic practice by the International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature is advocated.

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
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Species Distribution and Climate Change
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