news
The Guardian
November 28th, 2025 at 1:00 PM

After a teddy bear talked about kink, AI watchdogs are warning parents against smart toys

Advocates are fighting against the $16.7bn global smart-toy market, decrying surveillance and a lack of regulation As the holiday season looms into view with Black Friday , one category on people’s gift lists is causing increasing concern: products with artificial intelligence . The development has raised new concerns about the dangers smart toys could pose to children, as consumer advocacy groups say AI could harm kids’ safety and development. The trend has prompted calls for increased testing of such products and governmental oversight. Continue reading...

#ai
#product

Get stories like this every Monday

The week's most important AI news in one email. Free, unsubscribe anytime.

Score: 2.12

Engagement proxy: 0

Canonical link: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/nov/28/artificial-intelligence-smart-toys