Discussion keeps the world turning.
This is Roundtable.
AI and pig farming?
Sounds unlikely.
But in China, it's becoming a data-driven operation.
Voice prints, thermal scans, facial recognition.
Tools once used in labs are tracking pigs from birth to the dinner table.
In George Orwell's animal farm, the pigs took control, but here they are under constant watch.
With food safety and sustainability in the spotlight,
AI pig farms in China are changing how meat is raised and harvested.
and how we think about livestock farming itself.
Coming to you live from Beijing, this is Roundtable.
I'm He Yang.
For today's program, I'm joined by Steve Hatherly and Yushan in the studio.
First on today's show.
Flies, filth and a foul smell.
This used to be the default impression of a pigsty.
But step into one of China's newest AI-powered farms,
you're more likely to see data dashboards, infrared sensors and pigs enjoying air-conditioned rooms.
Pork is central to the Chinese diet.