Pets also doomed to be replaced by AI and bots...

[Ace-Garageguy]

So...y'all were worried about AI and robots replacing you in your jobs?

Well, pets need to be learning new skillsets to stay relevant too:

 

 

 

Edited December 6 by Ace-Garageguy
punctiliousness

[iamsuperdan]

Well...there it is.

The stupidest thing I'll see today.

AI can't replace a pet. I mean, will AI require a $5000 MRI, and physiotherapy once a month for most of a year to deal with an fibro-cartilligenous embolism?

I think not.

 

[ranma]

A Tribble?

[TonyK]

Yep, that's what I was thinking of the whole time!

[Ace-Garageguy]

1 hour ago, ranma said:

A Tribble?

 

33 minutes ago, TonyK said:

Yep, that's what I was thinking of the whole time!

Yeah...and I love the expression on the woman's face like "this is so AMAZING!!!! We've really invented something as new as the first wheel here!!!!"

[Trainwreck]

This guy doesn't agree. 

[RSchnell]

40 minutes ago, Ace-Garageguy said:

 

Yeah...and I love the expression on the woman's face like "this is so AMAZING!!!! We've really invented something as new as the first wheel here!!!!"

She looks to be a few sarnies short of a picnic to begin with. 

[ranma]

Not being bright are we as Humans! AI will more than likely follow the movie!

[TECHMAN]

Actually, could be marketed as "The Perfect Companion For The Brain-dead" !!!!!!!!!   Another "Pet Rock" type of toy........  (At least the Pet Rock was affordable, bet these little dudes aren't cheap!!!!!!)    🤪

DJ

[1972coronet]

5 minutes ago, TECHMAN said:

Actually, could be marketed as "The Perfect Companion For The Brain-dead" !!!!!!!!!   Another "Pet Rock" type of toy........  (At least the Pet Rock was affordable, bet these little dudes aren't cheap!!!!!!)    🤪

DJ

I'll never forget the day my Pet Rock committed suicide, taking his like for granite. 

[TarheelRick]

I was also thinking 'pet rock' than another rather useless emotional item crossed my mind, the 'mood ring'. I may be stepping on some toes here, but another phenomenon that has taken over the country is 'service dogs'. I do realize the good they accomplish for the people who need them. My beef is with all these war-painted soccer moms who can't stand being away from "fifi" long enough to buy groceries and have to bring their dog into the store with them. 

[espo]

Interesting, but it will never replace my Pet Rock. 

[Ace-Garageguy]

12 minutes ago, espo said:

Interesting, but it will never replace my Pet Rock. 

And at least my Chia Pet is actually alive...sorta.  

[JollySipper]

4 hours ago, ranma said:

A Tribble?

Seems like there was some kind of.... trouble................. Trouble with Tribbles...............   

[JollySipper]

1 hour ago, TarheelRick said:

I was also thinking 'pet rock' than another rather useless emotional item crossed my mind, the 'mood ring'. I may be stepping on some toes here, but another phenomenon that has taken over the country is 'service dogs'. I do realize the good they accomplish for the people who need them. My beef is with all these war-painted soccer moms who can't stand being away from "fifi" long enough to buy groceries and have to bring their dog into the store with them. 

The whole 'service animal' thing is becoming kind of a joke, man...... More of a money racket than anything else! With enough funds, you too can have your elephant registered as a service pet! Emmett is a registered ESA with a real company. He doesn't get to go into stores or any of that, as he's 'just' an ESA. I felt no need to go full-blown service dog with his registration, as I don't feel that entitled............

[NOBLNG]

[stitchdup]

can i just remind everyone that its not that long since a lot of people were hunting pokemon

[johnyrotten]

11 hours ago, JollySipper said:

The whole 'service animal' thing is becoming kind of a joke, man......

Right there with you on that. Like any "system", it's abused and loopholes exploited. 

[Bugatti Fan]

Bots and AI replacing pets ?       With vets fees being what they are. Who knows ?

I think that I will settle for a real cat or dog you can relate to any day. Vets fees, poo clearing and and fur balls included !

[Ace-Garageguy]

37 minutes ago, Bugatti Fan said:

Bots and AI replacing pets ?       With vets fees being what they are. Who knows ?

I think that I will settle for a real cat or dog you can relate to any day. Vets fees, poo clearing and and fur balls included !

Don't worry. Customer service and "repairs" being what they are for consumer-grade electronics, when the mecha furball dies, you'll just have to buy another one.

And no worries about burying the old one, 'cause it won't rot.

[HomerS]

At least there is no 'yard patrol' needed to clean up the landmines....

[Goose1957]

And between the pet rock and Pokémon were furbies. Every generation has it's suckers. (Ok, I admit to owning a couple of furbies, I just sold them at my yard sale this past summer).

Jeff

[stavanzer]

I'll stick with my Rottweiler. 

She can be a PITA, sometimes, but I've never had a pet that was as much fun and affectionate as her.

She is always Cheerful and Wants to Play..... All Day Long!

[Nazz]

 That would be one hell of an expensive chew toy. Sorry Diesel, Whiskey and Bandit, not this year.

 

Jerry

[rattle can man]

For the average healthy person, I'd say no. But a robotic pet could be beneficial/ comforting for people with demantia/ other mental health issues. Something to calm them and low maintenance for caregivers. And you don't have to worry about it dying and dealing with the issues that could cause.