Dog Wise

Dog Wise

How technology is changing pet ownership

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Karen Elizabeth
May 25, 2025
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In recent years, technology and artificial intelligence (AI) have been revolutionizing how we care for our dogs and cats. From self-cleaning litter boxes to smart collars that record your dog’s every step, these innovations are transforming and streamlining your role as an animal parent. Let’s look at how technology and AI are changing the face of companion animal care.

WHAT IS AI AND WHERE DID IT COME FROM?

Most of us think of AI as a brand new concept, but scientists have been working on it since the 1950s, lifting the ideas right off the pages of science fiction novels. Readers found the stories entertaining, but scientists saw new opportunities to develop technology that would one day revolutionize our lives.

“It is difficult to think of a major industry that AI will not transform,” says Andrew Ng, computer scientist and a global leader in AI. “This includes healthcare, education, transportation, retail, communications, and agriculture.” It was only a…

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