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Phys.org — Biology · October 12, 2026 · On the brief until October 26, 2026

AI platforms offer promise in limiting the illegal wildlife trade

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Filtering search requests and supplying legal guidance on wildlife purchases

University of Kent researchers tested whether major AI platforms block queries about the illegal wildlife trade. Chatbots performed better than standard web searches and often provided warnings about the law. However, systems still produced links to illegal sellers and protected charismatic animals far better than corals or orchids.

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Students can discuss why AI safeguards protect high-profile species like tigers while leaving organisms like corals and tarantulas exposed to illegal trade.

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