Communication

Orangutans Speak in Layers Like We Do

Orangutans aren’t just calling for help—they’re building structured messages that echo the recursive complexity of human language. New research suggests the roots of our speech may lie deeper in evolutionary time than ever imagined.

Chimpanzee Code Cracked

Chimpanzees in West Africa use structured call combinations to create new meanings — reshaping our understanding of language origins and blurring the boundary between human and animal communication.

Parrots with More Friends Speak More Fluently

Monk parakeets in Barcelona demonstrate that richer social lives lead to more diverse vocalizations, offering new insights into the evolution of complex communication.

Students Outwrite ChatGPT in Engagement and Persuasion

A study from the University of East Anglia finds that while ChatGPT writes coherent essays, it lacks the engagement and personal touch of student writing.

AI Still Can’t Read the Room—But Why?

A new study from Johns Hopkins University reveals that while AI excels at recognizing static images, it falters in interpreting dynamic social interactions, highlighting a significant gap in current AI capabilities.

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