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November 21, 2025

Advocacy groups urge parents to avoid AI toys this holiday season

By BARBARA ORTUTAY and MATT O'BRIEN
AP Technology Writers

Rory Erlich/The Public Interest Network via AP [enlarge]
Toys powered by artificial intelligence were tested by consumer advocates at the Public Interest Research Group nonprofit.

They're cute, even cuddly, and promise learning and companionship — but artificial intelligence toys are not safe for kids, according to children's and consumer advocacy groups urging parents not to buy them during the holiday season.


 
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