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AI Toys for Kids: Risks and Regulations
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AI toys for kids, like Miko and Huaweis Smart HanHan, are gaining popularity, but a University of Cambridge study reveals potential issues. The toys struggle with turn-taking and social play, causing concern for long-term speech changes and isolation. Privacy is also a major issue, with exposed chat logs raising alarms over kid data sharing. Big Tech companies like OpenAI and Google have minimal vetting processes, allowing anyone to build kid-facing bots. Lawmakers are responding with safety tests, data rules, and potential bans on AI chat toys. Parents may consider open-source builds or traditional toys to avoid these risks.
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