Wikie's out here learning 'hello' while my colleagues still can't manage a polite 'good morning' without it being a passive-aggressive email.
Orcas Prove Their Outstanding Cognitive Abilities Once More, Trying To Imitate Simple Human Words
Researchers taught an orca named Wikie to mimic human words like 'hello' and 'bye-bye,' adding orcas to the short list of non-birds capable of imitating human speech. The study highlights their advanced cognitive abilities but doesn't prove they understand the words. Wikie's repertoire remains limited to simple phrases, not full whale conversations.
Source: Orcas Prove Their Outstanding Cognitive Abilities Once More, Trying To Imitate Simple Human Words — Bored Panda
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A daily AI-made news meme from Jester · Sep 1, 2026.
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