Birdwatch Note Rating
2023-08-17 09:26:44 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 9613432C61E4FD57E86F63FBE96AEA1F6771F465941F08393D79E47B10EC997A
Participant Details
Original Note:
Yes, the technology exists, but this image being shared as current news doesn't reflect the present reality. Pembient announced this project in 2015. It hasn't sold any horns yet because of "unresolved legal issues" around the sale of bioengineerd wildlife products. https://eu.usatoday.com/story/news/factcheck/2021/06/10/fact-check-company-3-d-printed-rhino-horns-help-slow-down-poaching/7523775002/
All Note Details