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Researchers use AI to analyze animal sounds for communication patterns

Scientists at Kaunas University of Technology are using artificial intelligence to decode animal sounds and identify specific information hidden in vocalizations.

What is your dog really saying? AI is helping researchers decode animal communication
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AI analyzes vast audio data

Artificial intelligence can now process thousands of animal sounds to find patterns that human ears miss. This technology allows researchers to link recurring signals with specific behaviors and environmental conditions. The system identifies when a sound occurs, who it is directed at, and the surrounding circumstances.

Acoustic analysis needs behavior

Professor Rytis Maskeliūnas states that determining communicative function requires more than just sound analysis. Researchers must combine acoustic data with behavioral observations and controlled experiments to test patterns. This approach ensures identified signals genuinely have a specific communicative purpose for the animal.

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