Colossal emphasizes moral obligation for de-extinction technology

Colossal CEO Ben Lamm stated that the company is focused on de-extinction technology, specifically aiming to revive species like the woolly mammoth, dodo bird, and thylacine. He emphasized that they do not plan to create a Jurassic Park. Colossal, founded in 2023, aims to produce woolly mammoth hybrid calves by 2028 and has raised significant venture capital, now valued at $10.2 billion. The company has also developed a gene-edited "woolly mouse" to validate its de-extinction efforts. Lamm discussed the potential of synthetic biology and AI, predicting advancements that could lead to cures for diseases and environmental solutions. He mentioned the need for a large-scale project to preserve genetic data of endangered species.