AI-powered toys designed for young children are proliferating with minimal regulation, with companies like Miko, FoloToy, and Alilo selling hundreds of thousands of units globally. A University of Cambridge study found these toys present developmental concerns including disrupted conversational patterns, isolation from social play with parents and peers, and potential emotional manipulation through "dark patterns."
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AI-powered toys designed for young children are proliferating with minimal regulation, with companies like Miko, FoloToy, and Alilo selling hundreds of thousands of units globally. A University of Cambridge study found these toys present developmental concerns including disrupted conversational patterns, isolation from social play with parents and peers, and potential emotional manipulation through "dark patterns."