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.
A 2025 Public Interest Research Group (PIRG) 'Trouble in Toyland' report found that some AI toys can engage in in-depth discussions of sexually explicit topics, have few parental controls, and collect extensive data about their underage owners.
November 20, 2025
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Key findings reported by PIRG about risks associated with AI-enabled toys.
Child and consumer advocacy groups express concerns that AI toys can invade children's privacy, engender false trust or friendship with the device, displace human-to-human interactions, and potentially affect children's short- and long-term development.
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Commonly cited categories of harm associated with AI toys