TECH - Richard Branson Is Supporting A Project That Leverages ChatGPT-Like Capabilities To Talk With Whales | Benzinga
Richard Branson, the founder of Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc. (NYSE:SPCE) has announced his support for ProjectCETI, a research initiative that aims to leverage artificial intelligence, similar to ChatGPT, to facilitate communication with whales.
What Happened: Sperm whales, known for their sophisticated communication through echolocation and coded clicks, have long intrigued scientists.
A marine biologist, David Gruber's fascination with these creatures led to a groundbreaking idea: could AI, inspired by the likes of ChatGPT, decode the intricate language of sperm whales?
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This led to ProjectCETI, short for Cetacean Translation Initiative.
Led by a diverse team of experts, including marine biologist Gruber and Turing Award-winning computer scientist Shafi Goldwasser, the project aims to unlock the mysteries of whale communication.
On Thursday, Branson threw his weight behind this ambitious scientific endeavor.