The rise of synthetic ecosystems in agriculture: artificial intelligence as the future of urban food systems

Abstract As urbanization increases and climate challenges intensify, the future of food production may lie in AI-driven synthetic ecosystems. This comment explores the potential of creating fully autonomous, closed-loop agricultural systems within urban settings—powered by AI and robotics—to produce...

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Main Author: J. Rad
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Language:English
Published: Springer 2025-02-01
Series:Discover Sustainability
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1007/s43621-025-00914-6
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