AI toys are playthings such as plushies, dolls, action figures, and kids' robots that embed chatbots and other artificial intelligence technologies to mimic human behaviors and interact with children as if they were friends.
November 20, 2025
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Definition and typical functional description of AI-enabled toys.
The proposed GUARD Act would require chatbots to clearly disclose in every conversation that they are not human and do not hold professional credentials such as therapy, medical, or legal qualifications.
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Disclosure requirements for conversational AI to prevent users, including minors, from mistaking bots for professionals or humans.