TechCrunch Disrupt in the US to discuss AI’s role in reviving extinct species
In San Francisco, United States, on October 13–15, 2026, TechCrunch Disrupt will host a discussion on the use of artificial intelligence and synthetic biology in attempts to revive extinct species. One of the participants will be Ben Lamm, co-founder and CEO of Colossal Biosciences, TechCrunch reports.
AI and synthetic biology
The conversation, titled Can We Engineer Nature’s Comeback?, will take place on the Real World AI Stage. Its topics will include technologies used in projects to revive extinct species, AI’s role in modern biology, and questions about the limits of technological intervention in nature.
According to the publication, researchers use artificial intelligence to analyze genetic data, model biological systems, and accelerate scientific discoveries. Colossal Biosciences combines AI with synthetic biology in its projects related to reviving extinct species.
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Discussion on ecosystem conservation
The session will also discuss whether an engineering approach to nature can become a breakthrough in conservation efforts or, conversely, distract attention from protecting existing ecosystems. The conversation will focus on the role of cutting-edge technologies in preserving biodiversity and responsibility for intervening in living systems.
Ben Lamm has spent more than two decades building companies at the intersection of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies. Before founding Colossal Biosciences, he launched Hypergiant, Conversable, and Chaotic Moon, which were later acquired by Trive Capital, LivePerson, and Accenture, respectively.
The TechCrunch Disrupt conference will take place at the Moscone West convention center in San Francisco. According to TechCrunch, the event will bring together more than 10,000 company founders, investors, and technology industry representatives, with more than 250 sessions planned.
