Your Pets Could One Day Be Able to Talk to You With AI

Could having a chat with your pet be the next frontier for humans? Baidu has developed an AI system designed to interpret animal sounds, potentially enabling deeper emotional communication between humans and pets. Meanwhile, other tech giants and non-profits are also exploring this niche, from decoding dolphin sounds to analyzing bird calls. While these efforts may offer promising tools, there's a growing concern that the funds poured into such projects might not materialize into functional technologies—highlighting the risks of speculative investments in cutting-edge AI applications.