Toys and technology have gone hand in hand for years, but now, with the use of artificial intelligence, some toys have chat bot capabilities to converse with kids. In many instances, these toys are marketed to be used for educational or companionship purposes, but some experts are sounding the alarm for parents this holiday season.
A lot of these products can be purchased online, where experts warn that there aren’t many guardrails for artificial intelligence at this point, especially for minors.
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Gift givers in Connecticut are trying to figure out if an AI toy is right for the kids in their lives.
“It encourages kids to learn, and I see the learning benefits,” said Richard Gryce, of Southington. “I guess everything

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