AI struggles to decipher 'animal language' because sound doesn't equal meaning, experts say

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What happened

In recent years, numerous attempts have been made to use artificial intelligence to decipher the communication of bats, whales, birds and other animals.

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  • Reported by Phys.org and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 21:40:05 UTC.

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