Experts Warn of Privacy and Psychological Risks as AI-Powered Toys for Children Hit the Market
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A new generation of AI-powered toys, like ChattyBear, uses generative AI engines such as ChatGPT to converse with children as young as three. While marketed as educational tools, experts in Australia are raising alarms about privacy risks, data collection, and the potential psychological impact of toys designed to 'sound human.' The report highlights concerns over children forming emotional attachments to AI entities, lack of regulatory oversight, and the security vulnerabilities of internet-connected toys that can record and transmit conversations.
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These high-tech toys are powered by generative AI engines such as ChatGPT and are now widely available online.
A concerning report out of Australia highlights new risks that come with AI toys turning up in young children's lives.
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