📖Background: The Missing Link Between Pets and the Digital World

For centuries, pets have been our loyal companions, offering love, joy, and emotional support. In return, we provide them with care, shelter, and affection. However, in today’s hyper-digital world, pet-human interaction remains one-dimensional. While we express ourselves through social media, AI-driven chatbots, and blockchain-powered digital identities, our pets remain confined to physical expressions—barking, purring, wagging tails, or playful gestures.

📈 The Pet Industry & Digital Expansion

The global pet industry is experiencing explosive growth, valued at over $320 billion in 2023, with projections reaching $500 billion by 2030. Simultaneously, pet owners are increasingly integrating technology into pet care—using smart collars, AI-powered health monitors, and pet social media accounts.

Over 1 billion pet owners worldwide actively share their pet’s lives on digital platforms.

The pet content economy drives billions of views on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

AI-powered pet applications (e.g., pet health monitoring, smart feeding systems) are becoming mainstream.

Despite this digital expansion, there’s no autonomous digital identity for pets. What if pets could interact online, post updates, and engage with communities without human intervention?

That’s where PetAI comes in.