AI to let us communicate with animals soon

Published February 28th, 2024 - 08:33 GMT
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ALBAWABA - A team of scientists is currently developing software equipped with vast databases to decipher the common language used for communication between humans and animals, a groundbreaking effort that may pave the way for future conversations between the two groups.

Through the advancement of artificial intelligence, humans may soon communicate with dogs, comprehend cats' emotions, converse with birds, and turn the whimsical world of “Alice in Wonderland” into a reality. 

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Experts in the field of "bioacoustics" are actively training AI to interpret animal communication and translate it into a human-understandable language by capturing subtle animal sounds, movements, and behaviors with digital technology.

The “Earth Species Project” and similar initiatives are anticipated to make large advancements in the next few years, signaling a potential revolution in animal-human communication facilitated by artificial intelligence technologies. 

Ongoing projects include efforts to decode the vocalizations of crows and develop new sounds for birds to comprehend, along with hopes to interpret cat facial expressions and canine barking.

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Researchers have delved into the intricate language of bats, using sophisticated "deep learning" techniques to decipher their ultrasound-based communication. In another endeavor, scientists are using microphones on buoys and robotic fish to capture the "voices" of sperm whales, known for using clicks and codas to communicate. 

The possibility of bridging the language gap with animals is a very exciting one, something that hardly anyone would have believed to be possible 40 years ago before technology became what it is today.

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