This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/could-ai-help-or-harm-our-pets. Some people worry that relying too much on technology for pet care can lead to reduced human interaction and attention. Check more stories related to tech-stories at: https://hackernoon.com/c/tech-stories. You can also check exclusive content about #pet-tech, #pets, #feeding-pets-remotely, #feeding-pets-from-phone, #ai, #ai-and-pets, #future-of-ai, #ai-in-the-home, and more. This story was written by: @allan-grain. Learn more about this writer by checking @allan-grain's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. Smart collars can now come with GPS tracking, activity monitoring, and health tracking features. Interactive toys can dispense treats, be controlled remotely, and have various play modes. Smart pet doors can be programmed to allow only certain pets in and out, keep out unwanted animals, and can be controlled via a smartphone app.