Organization warns against giving AI toys to children - UPI.com

Nov. 20 (UPI) -- Toys that use AI to interact with children might seem like a fun idea, but one organization is warning against them.

The nonprofit Fairplay released an advisory Thursday warning parents to avoid artificial intelligence-based children's toys this holiday season.

AI toys are chatbots embedded in children's toys -- such as plushies, dolls, action figures, or kids' robots -- and use AI technology designed to communicate like a friend.

Examples include Miko, Curio Interactive's Grok and Gabbo, Smart Teddy, FoloToy's Kumma bear, Roybi and Keyi Technology's Loona Robot Dog. Some of the toys are marketed to children as young as infants, Fairplay said in a statement.

Organization warns against giving AI toys to children - UPI.com

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