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AI too risky for environmental approvals of mining projects in Australia, researchers say

Published 11:04 on April 7, 2026 / Last updated at 11:04 on April 7, 2026 / / Asia Pacific (Pacific), Nature & Biodiversity (Corporate, Policy)

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The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in environmental approval decisions for the mining sector risks driving endangered species closer to extinction, the Biodiversity Council said on Tuesday.
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in environmental approval decisions for the mining sector risks driving endangered species closer to extinction, the Biodiversity Council said on Tuesday.


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