AI is revolutionizing efforts to decode animal sounds, bringing interspecies communication closer to reality. With big prizes at stake, scientists are using advanced machine learning to unravel the mysteries of animal languages. Discover the challenges and future prospects of this fascinating research.

University of Florida researchers have unveiled a pioneering AI model that identifies pain in goats by analyzing facial expressions, setting a new standard in animal welfare. This breakthrough promises to improve care for animals and potentially transform pain assessment in human patients who cannot communicate verbally.