AI System Deciphers Chicken Clucks to Understand Emotions

Japanese researchers developed an AI system to analyze chicken clucks and understand their emotional state. The study has not yet been peer-reviewed.
The system is based on a technique called "Deep Emotional Analysis Learning" to adapt to changing vocal patterns.
Researchers tested the system on 80 chickens. It achieved high accuracy in identifying emotional states like hunger, fear, anger, etc.
Limitations include variations in chicken breeds and complexity of communications like body language.
Scientists are using AI for conservation efforts like identifying animal tracks and understanding emotions of pigs.

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