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08/09/2026

07/09/2026

AI Could Soon Let Humans Talk to Animals — But at What Cost?
Key Points
AI is learning to decode and mimic animal sounds.
Scientists believe two-way communication with animals could become possible this decade.
Researchers warn that collecting and interpreting animal communication may raise privacy and ethical concerns.
“Playback” technology could manipulate animals by broadcasting artificial calls.
Experts fear the technology could be misused by hunters or others with harmful intentions.
A $10 million Coller Doolittle Challenge is encouraging breakthroughs in animal communication, with its funder predicting humans could “crack the code” by 2030.

06/09/2026

🚨 **“Nobody will win” — Zelenskyy adviser warns of mutual destruction**

A senior Ukrainian defence adviser says the Russia-Ukraine war is increasingly becoming a **war of cities and infrastructure**, with both sides relying more heavily on long-range strikes.

He warned that continued attacks could cause severe damage to economies, infrastructure and civilian life on both sides.

🇺🇦 Ukraine is also planning to expand its long-range drone campaign against Russian targets.

**“We should stop this war.”**