Hour 1 of Ottawa Now for Thurs. November 20th, 2025

They are cute. They are cuddly. They offer a sense of companionship to young kids everywhere. But according to consumer advocacy groups, these 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, they 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. Meantime, as Mother Nature’s cold and snowy forecasts strike Canada’s Capital earlier than usual, ski hills are getting a head start on their season as well. However, the cost to ski has also spiked. CTV’s Tyler Fleming delivers the details in Hour 1. But first, we bring you up to speed on today’s top headlines.