TECH - AI Is Helping Cat Owners In Tokyo Keep Their Feline Friends Healthier: App Can Reportedly Detect Pain With More Than 95% Accuracy | Benzinga
Mayumi Kitakata, a 57-year-old resident of Tokyo, Japan, is among the many pet owners who have turned to artificial intelligence to ensure the well-being of their furry companions.
What Happened: Kitakata, who is concerned about the health of her 14-year-old cat, Chi, has adopted CatsMe!, an AI-driven smartphone application that claims to detect feline pain, reported Reuters.
Kitakata, who has had cats since her mid-20s, uses the app to monitor Chi’s urinal activity and facial expressions. She believes that if she had used CatsMe! with her previous cat, Soran, she might have been able to detect his cancer earlier and potentially save him.
“He is at an age where more and more diseases are going to appear,” said Kitakata, who is single and has a grown son. “So being able to consult the vet ...