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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
Technology
Eric Berger

After a teddy bear talked about kink, AI watchdogs are warning parents against smart toys

Group of teddy bears
‘Children could become attached to a bot rather than a person or imaginary friend, which could hurt their development.’ Photograph: Alamy

As the holiday season looms into view with Black Friday, one category on people’s gift lists is causing increasing concern: products with artificial intelligence.

The development has raised new concerns about the dangers smart toys could pose to children, as consumer advocacy groups say AI could harm kids’ safety and development. The trend has prompted calls for increased testing of such products and governmental oversight.

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