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Algorithmically-controlled ecosystems and biodiversity

Algorithmically-controlled ecosystems and biodiversity

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Authors

Matthias C. Rillig, David W Armitage, Jun Tani, Hideyuki Doi

Abstract

Algorithmically-controlled ecosystems are ecosystems in which at least one key process rate or property (e.g. biodiversity) is under control by algorithms, or if ecosystems contain robots/ machines. Algorithmic influence on ecosystems will be matter of degree, and we highlight the risks and opportunities of such algorithm-influenced ecosystems, as well as the need to have discussions about algorithmic control of ecosystems and their biodiversity now.

DOI

https://doi.org/10.32942/X2K968

Subjects

Life Sciences

Keywords

digital technology, artificial intelligence, robotics, ecosystems, environment

Dates

Published: 2026-06-18 14:21

Last Updated: 2026-06-18 14:21

License

CC-BY Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International

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Conflict of interest statement:
None.

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Language:
English