Hasbro launches AI chatbots of 12 iconic characters including Transformers and Clue cast
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Richard Raycraft
Crisp on the outside, thoughtful on the inside. A keeper.
Summary
Hasbro has launched AI-powered versions of 12 of its iconic characters, including Optimus Prime, Megatron, Cobra Commander, Mr. Potato Head, and the Clue cast. These AI chatbots allow users to interact with the characters, but experts warn of potential risks for children, including privacy concerns, inappropriate content, and the blurring of lines between fantasy and reality. The move represents a significant step in the intersection of entertainment, nostalgia, and generative AI technology.
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· 3 pulledOptimus Prime and Megatron just became robots in more than one sense.
That's because Hasbro, the American toy and games giant behind Transformers, Power Rangers, G.I. Joe, Monopoly, Magic: The Gathering and more has released artificial intelligence versions of 12 popular characters — a move experts say could bring potential risks to kids along with the fun.
Among the familiar names are Optimus Prime, Megatron, G.I. Joe's Cobra Commander, Mr. Potato Head and the cast of the board game Clue.
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