AI Toys Pose ‘Unprecedented Risks’ to Infants and Children, Advisory Warns

The primary targets of toy manufacturers are young children who are less developed and easily influenced, the advocacy group said.

Artificial intelligence-powered toys tested by consumer advocates at PIRG. Rory Erlich/The Public Interest Network via AP

Toys embedded with artificial intelligence chatbots undermine children’s healthy development and pose unprecedented risks, according to a new advisory published by advocacy group Fairplay, which warned parents against buying AI toys for their children during this holiday season.

The Nov. 20 advisory was endorsed by more than 150 child development and digital safety experts and organizations.