Analysis

July 27, 2023

From vet copilots to pet portraiture, here’s how European pet techs are using GenAI

How is GenAI being used in pet tech? Sifted spoke to some founders who are bullish about its potential applications


Adam Green

4 min read

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Adam Green

Adam Green is a science and technology writer and editor based in London. He tweets from @AdamPenWord

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