AI System by University of Sydney and Accenture Detects Minke Whales with 89.4% Accuracy, Improving from 76.5% in Two Weeks

Jan 7, 2025, 05:11 PM

Researchers at the University of Sydney, in collaboration with Accenture, have developed a whale conservation system that utilizes AI technology known as Claude. This system analyzes underwater microphone recordings to detect minke whales with an accuracy of 89.4%, a notable improvement from the previous accuracy of 76.5% achieved through traditional methods. The new approach significantly reduces the time needed for detection, transforming a process that once took two weeks into a real-time analysis. This advancement highlights the potential of AI in enhancing wildlife conservation efforts.