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What is your dog trying to tell you? AI towards deciphering pet language

2026-03-30 19:01:22Lifestyle SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
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Have you ever wondered what your dog is trying to tell you?

Researchers at the University of Michigan are exploring the possibilities of Artificial Intelligence to develop tools that identify whether a dog's barking indicates play or aggression.

This intelligent system can also extract other information from animal vocalizations, such as age, breed, and gender.

The study, conducted in collaboration with the National Institute of Astrophysics, Optics and Electronics (INAOE) in Mexico, found that AI models, initially tested on human speech, could be used as a starting point to test systems aimed at animal communication.

The results were presented at the Joint International Conference on Computational Linguistics, Language Resources and Evaluation.

Researchers developed an artificial intelligence system that can distinguish the emotions and characteristics of dogs just from their voices.

Using a model known as "Wav2Vec2", originally tested to understand human speech, scientists were able to interpret dog barks and determine whether they were playful or aggressive behavior.

The study analyzed recordings of 74 different dogs, captured in different contexts, and the AI ??device achieved up to 70% accuracy in classifying the sounds.

In addition to distinguishing emotions, the system could also identify the age, gender, and breed of dogs.

This study opens new perspectives for understanding animal communication and may help owners better interpret their emotional and physical needs – improving their care and well-being.

Although the system does not translate "word for word" what dogs say, it can serve as a powerful tool for deciphering the nuances of their voices.

"Animal vocalizations are more difficult to record," said Artem Abzaliev, the study's lead author.

"They should be recorded passively in the wild or, in the case of pets, with the permission of the owners," he added.

Better understanding the nuances of dogs' vocalizations can help people better interpret and respond to their emotional and physical needs, improving care and preventing potentially dangerous situations.


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