Google DolphinGemma AI Studies Dolphin Sounds On Pixel 9

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Google's new AI model DolphinGemma could crack the code of dolphin communication by analyzing their clicks, whistles, and burst pulses.

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Trained on 40 years of underwater recordings, this tech processes dolphin sounds to predict what comes next in their vocal sequences

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The Wild Dolphin Project has already linked specific sounds to behaviors - signature whistles for calling calves, squawks during fights, and buzzes in courtship

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Scientists can now use Google Pixel phones with the lightweight AI model for real-time analysis while swimming with dolphins

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The CHAT system pairs artificial whistles with objects like seagrass, potentially creating a simple shared vocabulary if dolphins mimic these sounds.

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Not all experts are convinced - some question if dolphin sounds have the complexity needed for true language

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Google plans to make DolphinGemma available to researchers worldwide in summer 2025, enabling studies across different cetacean species.

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Understanding dolphin communication could reveal how these marine mammals respond to environmental threats and inform conservation efforts.

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The biggest challenge remains the lack of a "Rosetta Stone" to translate dolphin sounds into specific meanings without human bias.

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