Beyond Zoocentrism: How AI Bias Impacts Biodiversity Education and Conservation

The increasing presence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in our daily lives has naturally extended into the realm of education. While AI offers numerous advantages, a recent study has brought to light significant concerns regarding its reliability, particularly when it comes to teaching complex subjects like natural sciences and, more specifically, biodiversity. This concern is substantial because biodiversity conservation is fundamentally linked to human sustainability and is a recurring topic in educational curricula worldwide, including in Spain. The study rigorously tested several widely used AI tools—ChatGPT-4.5, DeepSeek-V3, and Gemini