Educators and child-development experts are raising alarms over the rise of AI-powered chatbox toys, warning that the devices could disrupt children’s emotional growth, expose them to privacy risks ...

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The company Curio, located in Redwood city, California is bringing a new kind of toy to market: chatbots wrapped in stuffed animals. Its founders, Misha Sallee and Sam Eaton, have created plushies — ...

The world is falling in love with plush toys like never before. The market demand is skyrocketing, and experts predict that this trend will continue through 2025. Plush toys are no longer just for ...