Exclusive: Plants can speak using electricity, so this startup built an AI model to decipher their language | TechCrunch

The short version

Electric Plant has developed an AI model, Bombadil, to interpret electrical signals in plants, enabling enhanced monitoring and communication.

Key takeaways

• Bombadil can analyze signals from 125 plant species.
• The startup raised $11.2 million to further its tech.
• Sensors are cheaper than traditional farming tools.
• System claims to improve yields and reduce water use by 20%.

Overall sentiment

The article showcases innovative technology with potential agricultural benefits.

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