Whale Linguistics!

May 26, 2024

Researchers at MIT have made a breakthrough in decoding whale linguistics using machine learning, revealing that sperm whales’ clicking communiques include context and combination structures similar to human language. This discovery has implications for our understanding of animal communication and may inform the development of more sophisticated artificial intelligence systems that can understand and generate complex patterns of communication. The study’s findings also highlight the potential applications of machine learning in fields such as paleontology, where researchers are working to decipher ancient languages and communicate with animals.