Google plans to release 32 million lab-bred male mosquitoes in Florida and California, aiming to curb disease spread using Wolbachia bacteria and advanced AI technology.
The plan is currently under EPA review
Jun 01, 2026
07:50 pm
What's the storyGoogle has sought federal approval to release 32 million lab-bred male mosquitoes in Florida and California over the next two years.
The tech giant's proposal is part of its Debug project, which aims to reduce disease transmission by these insects worldwide using technology like artificial intelligence (AI).
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