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AI toy marketed for toddlers delivers bizarre and unprompted remark
An AI-powered teddy bear designed for children aged three and up made an unexpected statement about killing after seemingly misunderstanding a question.
During an investigation into AI-enabled toys, a plush toy marketed for young children gave an unprompted and unsettling response after being asked how babies are made. The incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding the safety and regulation of artificial intelligence products aimed at children. Lawmakers, industry experts, and child commissioners are currently urging retailers and ministers to pull AI toys from shelves until stricter safety protocols and regulations are established to keep pace with advancing technology.
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