Ottawa Now - Why the appearance of today's A.I. toys are dangerously deceiving
November 20, 2025
They are cute. They are cuddly. They offer a sense of companionship to young kids everywhere. But according to consumer advocacy groups, certain A.I. toys are not safe for today’s youth. And as we get closer to the Christmas season, these groups are encouraging parents to keep these toys on the shelves. Often marketed to kids as young as 2 years old, the toys are generally powered by A.I. models that have already been shown to harm children and teenagers. Would you heed the warnings, or would you still buy one anyway? Kristy Cameron digs deeper with Rachel Franz, a Program Director of Fairplay’s Young Children Thrive Offline Program.
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