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The new Wild West of AI kids' toys

AI toys are largely unregulated, posing risks of inappropriate content, developmental harm, and privacy breaches. A Cambridge study highlights interaction flaws, while US lawmakers begin introducing regulations. Tech companies iterate rapidly amid calls for safety testing.

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The new Wild West of AI kids' toys
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  • AI toys for children as young as three are flooding the market with minimal regulation.
  • Studies reveal issues with conversational turn-taking, social play, and pretend play.
  • Privacy vulnerabilities and manipulative design patterns have been documented.
  • Legislative efforts are emerging at state and federal levels in the US.

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