Prof Thore Bergman - University of Michigan Departments of Psychology and Ecology & Evolutionary Biology

Part of the Living with Animals Series sponsored by Andy & Donna Rapp

Humans have always been fascinated by the sounds and signals of the animal kingdom. Researchers in biology have made significant progress in studying animal communication, revealing complex vocal patterns and their roles in social interactions, navigation, and survival. Recently, AI has started to complement this work and offering new perspectives on vocalizations—from decoding the meaning behind dog barks and primate calls to analyzing whale songs and bird communication. How much can AI truly reveal about animal communication? What are its current capabilities and limitations?

Thore Bergman is a Professor of Psychology and Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Michigan. He is interested in how primates use communication and cognition to navigate the social world.

Monday, March 17/ 7:00 – 8:30 pm / $15