Chatty AI toys may confuse toddlers about friendship and emotions because they struggle with responding appropriately to children’s feelings.

Toys powered by AI show a worrying lack of emotional understanding. But we need to understand the risks and benefits of the technology so the industry can be regulated, not outright banned ...

AI teddy bears use adult-only chatbots despite child safety policies, exposing kids to data harvesting and RF radiation risks through lax API oversight.

A new report warns that some AI-powered toys for children may use chatbot systems designed for adults. The post AI chatbots ...

While AI toys may benefit children with social anxiety or autism through patient interaction, experts warn they could hinder attachment formation and emotional coping skills.

Animated films have surged from 2.8% of the American and Canadian film market in 1995 to 23.9% in 2024, with universal themes ...

A robotic dog that can run, climb, and carry your gear across rugged terrain sounds like science fiction. But Chinese robotics company Unitree believes it has built exactly that with the As2 companion ...

This tale of a robot beaver trying to save an animal habitat rips off "Avatar" and has an obnoxious protagonist, too.

Mobile World Congress Read our complete coverage of Mobile World Congress Updated less than 54 minutes ago Honor had a busy day at MWC 2026 on Monday, showcasing its Augmented Human Intelligence (AHI) ...

Look online and you’ll find a growing number of AI toys – talking stuffed animals or toy robots – powered by chatbots like ...

When the streets of Los Angeles flooded with rain last week, some of the city’s residents found themselves feeling sorry for a peculiar object: a food delivery robot floundering in water and debris.

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