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AI Toys and Child Development

Updated 2026-07-14 10:40 UTC 1 source Neutral

NPR reports on the rise of AI toys, highlighting both their potential benefits and risks to child development. Experts warn that while these technologies offer promise, they may also crowd out essential human interactions.

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'The Trojan Teddy Bear': The promise and peril of childhood in the age of AI

AI is moving beyond chatbots and into toys, dolls, and robots built to befriend children. A leading child-development expert says the technology offers real promise — but also risks crowding out the human relationships children need most.

2026-07-14 10:30 UTC