Decoding the Language of the Deep: AI Unravels Sperm Whale Communication
May 8, 2024Scientists have advanced in decoding sperm whale communication, identifying a 'phonetic alphabet' used by the mammals.
The study analyzed over 8,000 whale codas with machine learning, revealing complex features such as rhythm and tempo in their communication.
A resident population of approximately 200 sperm whales in Dominica is at the center of this research.
The findings are crucial for sperm whale conservation, as the species is currently classified as vulnerable.
The integration of AI in research could expedite the understanding of millions of whale codas, aiding in the protection of these intelligent creatures.
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The New York Times • May 7, 2024
Scientists Find an ‘Alphabet’ in Whale SongsTechCrunch • May 7, 2024
Sperm whale ‘alphabet’ discovered, thanks to machine learning | TechCrunchPremium • May 7, 2024
How scientists are piecing together a sperm whale ‘alphabet’Yahoo News • May 7, 2024
Scientists are learning the basic building blocks of sperm whale language after years of effort