Spooky video shows AI agents have their own language and can speak to each other

Published on Mar 13, 2026 at 6:56 AM (UTC-4)
by Daisy Edwards

Last updated on Mar 13, 2026 at 6:56 AM (UTC-4)
Edited by Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones

Spooky video shows AI agents have their own language and can speak to each other
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A very spooky video shows that two AI agents have their own language and can speak to each other without humans understanding, and the clip is every bit as eerie as it sounds.

What began as a normal conversation between two AI voice assistants quickly turned into something that feels like it came straight out of a sci-fi movie.

Instead of continuing in regular speech, the pair realized they were both AI and switched into a strange sound-based system humans cannot easily understand.

The unsettling moment has gone viral after being demonstrated at the ElevenLabs London Hackathon.

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AI agents have their own language in spooky viral demo

The demo was created by tech developers Boris Starkov and Anton Pidkuiko, who built a protocol called GibberLink.

The idea behind it is that if two AI agents are talking to each other, there is no real reason for them to keep using human speech when a faster machine-friendly method exists.

In the video, one AI is asked to book a hotel room for a wedding while the other acts as the hotel booking system.

After a short exchange in normal speech, the first assistant identifies itself as an AI agent, and the second suggests switching to the GibberLink protocol.

That is when things get properly spooky.

The human-like voices disappear and are replaced by a burst of chirps, tones, and strange digital noises.

It sounds a bit like old dial-up internet mixed with two robots chatting at high speed.

Despite the bizarre audio, the assistants are still exchanging useful information like dates and guest numbers, proving the sounds are actually carrying structured data.

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According to ElevenLabs, the system combines its Conversational AI platform with ggwave, an open-source technology that allows data to be transmitted through sound.

Once the assistants realize they are both AI, the conversation switches from spoken language to sound-based data while the underlying language model continues processing the interaction.

The developers say this kind of communication can dramatically reduce wasted computing power, time, and cost.

Machine-to-machine communication does not need to be understandable to humans, so using a system designed purely for efficiency makes far more sense.

The fact that these AI agents have their own language might seem creepy at first, but it is also a fascinating glimpse into the future.

As AI agents start handling bookings, customer service calls, and other everyday tasks, moments like this could become surprisingly common.

For now, though, the spooky clip offers a reminder that when machines talk to machines, they might not need us to understand a single word.

Daisy is a technology and automotive journalist covering artificial intelligence, consumer tech, Apple news, cryptocurrency, emerging technologies, and transportation innovation. Since joining the team in 2025, she has reported on everything from AI-powered startups and major iOS updates to viral car stories and the latest developments shaping transportation and the digital economy. Drawing on her background in automotive journalism and a degree in History and Journalism from Goldsmiths, University of London, Daisy specializes in breaking down complex topics into clear, engaging reporting for a global audience. Her work spans cutting-edge technology, innovative vehicles, and the people driving change across both industries. Daisy has gained first-hand access to some of the world's most talked-about technologies and innovators, including meeting Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot during its first European appearance in London. She has also discussed the future of space exploration with an astronaut, bringing unique insights and real-world perspectives to her coverage of emerging technology.