THE’Artificial intelligencethrough automatic learning, can interpret the emotions of seven species of ungulates. This is demonstrated by a fascinating guided research from the University of Copenhagen (Denmark), From which this concrete possibility emerged. But it’s really one turned for the welfare of animals?
Animals are sentient beings
Yes, in spite of Some questionable statements from our political worldwe are not the only living beings with feelings and emotions. And we don’t say it, science says it.
In recent years, the researchers have performed many experiments to try to identify the consciousness in non -human animals, Here are some examples:
Yes, animals could have consciousness And sensitivity, Although it is convenient for us to think the opposite.
Artificial intelligence can decode animal emotions
The researchers of Department of Biology ofUniversity of Copenhagen they successfully trained a Automatic learning model For distinguish between positive and negative emotions In seven different species of ungulates, including cows, pigs and wild boars.
By analyzing the acoustic models of their vocalizations, the model has reached an impressive accuracy of 89.49%marking the first interspecies study to detect the emotional value using artificial intelligence.
This turning point provides solid evidence on the ability of artificial intelligence to decode the emotions in several species based on vocal models – explains Élodie F. Briefer, who led the study – has the potential to revolutionize the welfare of animalsthe management of cattle and conservation, allowing us to monitor the emotions of animals in real time
By analyzing thousands of vocalizations of ungulates in different emotional states, scientists have identified Keying acoustic indicators of the emotional value: in particular, the most important predictors to establish the type of emotion included changes in the duration, distribution of energy, frequency and modulation of amplitude.
Surprisingly, these models were somehow consistent between the species, which suggests how the fundamental vocal expressions of emotions are preserved evolutionaryly.
Previous studies
Artificial intelligence has already shown itself useful in this sector. A recent guided study from the University of Michigan (USA), for example, has developed a tool that, with the IA, is able to identify whether the barking of a dog transmits playfulness or aggressionbut also age, race and sex.
To do this, the experts have exploited the models of IA already trained on the human language that distinguish our nuances, as a tone and accent, and that convert this information into a format that a computer can use for identify which words are saidbut also to recognize the individual who speaks.
The turning point for animal welfare?
The results of the study have potential vast implications. The classification model based on artificial intelligence could be used to develop automated tools for the real time monitoring animal emotions, transforming the way we face livestock management, veterinary care and conservation efforts.
Understanding how animals express emotions can help us improve their well -being – The researcher continues – If we manage to detect stress or discomfort early, we can intervene before degenere. Similarly – important thing, we could also Promote positive emotions. This would be a turning point for animal welfare
To support further studies, researchers have made their database public of emotional references of the seven species of ungulates.
We want this to be one Resource for other scientists – concludes Briefer. By making the data accessible to everyone, we hope to accelerate research on how artificial intelligence can help us better understand animals and improve their well -being
However, we are forced to ask ourselves: But do we really want the welfare of animals? Many “clues”, alas, tell us the opposite.
The work was published on IRCHIENCE.
Sources: University of Copenhagen / Inscience
