AI Matchmaking: New Tool Uses AI to Match Dogs and Owners by Personality
• Scientists developing AI tool to match dogs with compatible owners based on personality types • Used behavioral data from 70,000+ dogs to train algorithm to categorize dogs into 5 personality types with 99% accuracy • Hopes to improve success of working/service dogs in training programs and reduce returns from pet adoptions • Could help place dogs in jobs they are suited for like drug sniffing, guiding blind, or family pets • Researchers want the AI tech to be widely available someday to help families adopt the perfect dog for them