Scientists from Japan say A.I. can help to understand what different chicken clucks mean, with about 80% accuracy.
It uses the SOUND of their vocalizations to determine distinct emotional states, including: Hunger, fear, anger, contentment, excitement, and distress.
Obviously, insight like this could be very beneficial in the CARE of animals, allowing us to KNOW what stresses them out, without having to guess.
It's worth pointing out that this research is in its VERY early stages. And the study was spearheaded by a Tokyo professor named Adrian David Cheok, who's better known for his sex robot research.