Can AI Help Us Communicate with Animals?

Explore the potential of artificial intelligence in decoding animal communication in this 52-minute talk from The Aspen Ideas Festival. Join scientist Karen Bakker, machine-learning expert Aza Raskin, and "Unexplainable" podcast host Noam Hassenfeld as they delve into groundbreaking scientific discoveries and possibilities for interspecies communication. Discover the history of ocean sounds, learn about animal communication methods, and understand the Acoustic Niche Hypothesis. Examine how AI is being used to map languages and potentially translate non-human communication. Discuss the implications of the Mirror Test and debate whether we should attempt to communicate with animals. Gain insights into technical terms and consider the ethical questions surrounding this emerging field of study.

Intro
History of Ocean Sounds
How Animals Communicate
Acoustic Niche Hypothesis
Using AI to Map Languages
Translation to NonHuman Communication
The Mirror Test
Technical Terms
Can We Communicate
Should We Communicate
Chatbots