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Using machine learning, MIT CSAIL and Project CETI researchers revealed complex, language-like structure in sperm whale communication with context-sensitive and combinatorial elements. Credit: Amanda Cotton
Now, thanks to machine learning, we’re a little closer to understanding these gentle giants.
“Our findings indicate the presence of structured information content and also challenge the prevailing belief among many linguists that complex communication is unique to humans. This is a step toward showing that other species have levels of communication complexity that have not been identified so far, deeply connected to behavior. Our next steps aim to decipher the meaning behind these communications and explore the societal-level correlations between what is being said and group actions.
Today, CETI’s upcoming research aims to discern whether elements like rhythm, tempo, ornamentation, and rubato carry specific communicative intents, potentially providing insights into the “duality of patterning” — a linguistic phenomenon where simple elements combine to convey complex meanings previously thought unique to human language.“One of the intriguing aspects of our research is that it parallels the hypothetical scenario of contacting alien species.
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