Software that helps people decide what to wear or even what to eat are among the latest examples of artificial intelligence infiltrating everyday life.

For those seeking an AI perspective on fashion, Colorful Board Inc.'s Sensy app for smartphones seeks to determine the optimum outfit based on the user's tastes.

"It's like a fashion coordinator who chooses clothes for me as I'm too busy to spare time for selection," said Sachi Okuyama, a 36-year-old company employee in Tokyo.