But imagine a future in which we could understand non-human animal communications. Picture: Kyle McBurnie / Project CETIThis is the remit of a developing field of scientific research called ‘Non-human Animal Communication Technologies’ or ‘NACT’. This is one of several recent findings revealing just how complex vocal communication in non‑human animals can be. Grappling with the risks, an interdisciplinary team in New York University has developed a set of principles to guide the ethics Non-human Animal Communication Technologies. It presents opportunities for restructuring our relationships with the non-human animal world and might even bring us closer to a less destructive and more harmonious co-existence.

Source: Irish Examiner December 31, 2025 14:46 UTC