AI, electric vehicles, de-extinction: Here are the big ideas from SXSW weekend one.

The SXSW 2025 Conference kicked off with groundbreaking discussions on AI, electric vehicles, and de-extinction. Highlights included Colossal Biosciences’ efforts to revive extinct species, Dell’s AI innovations, and Rivian’s electric off-road experiences. Notable speakers included NASA astronauts discussing the Artemis II mission and data privacy advocate Meredith Whittaker.