# Robotically Named Guinea Pigs Janelle Shane's Neural Network Named Rescued Guinea Pigs By Joey Haar | Published 2017-06-17 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rescued-guinea-pig References: [thenextweb](https://thenextweb.com/artificial-intelligence/2017/06/16/a-guinea-pig-rescue-center-had-a-neural-network-name-their-little-fluffballs-of-joy/#.tnw_R59uhHd9) & [lewisandquark.tumblr](http://lewisandquark.tumblr.com/post/161854386267/neural-networks-can-name-guinea-pigs) Janelle Shane, the computer science blogger with a PhD from UC San Diego, has recently put her skills toward a worthy cause: naming a shelter full of [rescued guinea pigs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chief-snuggle-officers). As with previous projects, Shane used a neural network that she developed to come up with a list of names for the little fuzzballs. Shane undertook the project after being approached by the [Portland Guinea Pig Rescue](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portland-gear-laptop-sleeve). The facility frequently takes in large litters of guinea pigs at once, and the critters come in without names. Rather than painstakingly naming each one, the PGPR asked Shane if she could develop a neural network for guinea pig names. Some of the accepted names include Hanger Dan, Popchop, Fuzzable, Stargoon, and more. Shane humbly included some of the attempts that went awry, like Fleshy, Butty Brlomy, and Boooy. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Science](https://www.trendhunter.com/science) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Neural Network Naming:** Using neural networks to generate names for various purposes, such as naming animals or products. - **Rescue Animal Marketing:** Leveraging technology and creative approaches to market and promote rescued animals for adoption. - **Customized AI Applications:** Tailoring artificial intelligence applications for specific industries or needs, like generating names for guinea pigs in this case. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Animal Shelters:** Exploring innovative ways to promote and provide better experiences for rescued animals, including utilizing technology for naming. - **Artificial Intelligence:** Developing and customizing AI systems for various applications, from naming animals to other creative or practical purposes. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Finding new ways to market and capture attention for products and services, including using unique naming strategies inspired by technology. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Quiz-Based AI Naming Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/named-by-ai.md) - [Plush Guinea Pig Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mama-surprise.md) - [GenAI Mascot Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prompt-and-punishment.md) - [Bionic Panda Cubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anan-bionic-panda-cub.md) - [AI Name Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/name-generators.md) - [AI-Powered Plushies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curio-and-grimes.md) - [AI-Generated Animal Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animal-generator.md) - [Meme-Style AI Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pepeai.md) - [Baby Naming AI Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/namewith-ai.md)