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Coming soon: Can AI help us speak to animals?

Sep 12, 2023
01:09
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Scientists explore the potential of using artificial intelligence to decode animal sounds and translate them into human language. The podcast discusses creating synthetic animals for two-way communication, interviews researchers studying animal communication, and teases an upcoming series on the topic.
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  • Advances in artificial intelligence may help decode animal sounds and translate them into human language.
  • Potential use of artificial intelligence to create a Google Translate for animals is being explored.

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Advancements in Animal Communication

Researchers are making strides in understanding and translating the communication of animals. In a two-part podcast series, experts discuss their progress in deciphering the calls of birds, the squeaks of bats, and the Morse code-like clicks of sperm whales. The ability to build synthetic versions of animals within the next couple of years offers the potential for two-way communication. Exciting moments, such as witnessing young calves chatting, have motivated researchers to explore the purpose of these sounds. The potential use of artificial intelligence in creating a Google Translate for animals is discussed.

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