AI-powered toys have moved from novelty shelves to the center of the holiday shopping aisle, promising smarter playmates that can listen, talk and adapt to a child’s mood. Behind the glossy packaging, ...

Stuffed animals that talk back. Chessboards with pieces that move on their own. And a chatty holographic fairy in a crystal ball. Your next toy purchase might be powered by artificial intelligence and ...

AI chatbots have conquered the world, so it was only a matter of time before companies started stuffing them into toys for children, even as questions swirled over the tech’s safety and the alarming ...

AI toys for kids promise learning and fun, but experts warn of hidden risks to privacy and development. Know the key checks ...

I'm the baby and kids gear writer, a mom to three and former teacher. As a writer who covers baby and kids gear, I’m inundated with emails about the hottest new toys: a box that automatically prints ...

A Colorado consumer advocacy group says some of the newest toys on shelves this holiday season are equipped with artificial intelligence, and they may not be good for kids. These robots, and even ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The holiday shopping season is in full swing with many different toys on the market, including Artificial Intelligence, or AI-powered toys. But one child psychologist warns ...

As an ’80s kid, I grew up with Cricket and Teddy Ruxpin. You’d stick a cassette tape in their back, press play, and boom: an anthropomorphized tape player that would read us stories while our parents ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Are toys kitted out with AI helpful for kids or potentially problematic? Critics fear they could cause more harm than good.

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. AI-powered toys like talking teddy bears and holographic companions are hitting shelves this holiday season, but ...