Click Here 103. Dr. Dolittle never spoke whale, AI just might
Jan 23, 2024
Scientists explore using artificial intelligence to understand the language of humpback whales through advanced recording techniques and specialized software. The podcast discusses the sounds and behaviors of humpback whales, training AI to recognize and create sounds, and the potential of using AI to synthesize whale sounds. It also briefly touches on cyber attacks by hacking groups targeting financial institutions and government websites.
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Early Whale Sound Recordings
- Michelle Forney began recording humpback whale calls with a basic setup using hydrophones from a zodiac boat.
- She recorded hours of whale sounds, manually noting calls and their sources, gaining early insights into whale communication.
Advanced Whale Listening
- Michelle can now deploy multiple hydrophones for long-term ocean recordings and analyze yearly data efficiently.
- This lets her detect whale patterns and ponder what whales might be trying to communicate.
Whale Communication Insights
- Humpback whale calls follow natural communication laws common to many vertebrates, allowing us to infer emotional context.
- Listening to whales reveals rich social interactions and reactions within their acoustic environment.