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Could an orca give a TED Talk? | Karen Bakker
Nov 9, 2024
In this engaging conversation, Karen Bakker, a conservation technology researcher, explores how AI is revolutionizing our understanding of animal communication. She unveils the hidden languages of nature—from the ultrasonic calls of bats to orca communication—showing us the rich tapestry of sounds beyond human hearing. Bakker dives into the ethical implications of such technology, contemplating its potential for enhancing conservation efforts and fostering interspecies connections. It's a thought-provoking look at a future where we might converse with the natural world.
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- Artificial intelligence is being used to decode the complex sounds of nature, uncovering dialects and communication patterns among different species.
- Bioacoustics combined with machine intelligence provides opportunities for conservation, interspecies communication, and exploring non-human intelligence.
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AI and Decoding Nature's Language
AI is helping researchers decode the language of nature, revealing hidden sounds in the high ultrasound and deep infrasound ranges. Bats, for example, have dialects passed down through generations, and baby bats learn to speak by imitating adults. Orcas also have distinct calls and pass down their dialects. Other creatures like moths, mice, beetles, elephants, and even coral larvae communicate through sound, showcasing the complexity of interspecies communication. Machine learning and bioacoustics are being used to explore species' acoustics and develop communication dictionaries, raising ethical questions about eavesdropping and misuse.
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