{"id":72137,"date":"2023-06-29T19:50:51","date_gmt":"2023-06-29T23:50:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cablemanpro.com\/wallstreetpr\/teddy-bears-with-ai-cool-creepy-or-a-true-security-risk-72137"},"modified":"2023-06-29T19:50:51","modified_gmt":"2023-06-29T23:50:51","slug":"teddy-bears-with-ai-cool-creepy-or-a-true-security-risk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cablemanpro.com\/wallstreetpr\/teddy-bears-with-ai-cool-creepy-or-a-true-security-risk-72137","title":{"rendered":"Teddy Bears with AI: Cool, creepy or a true security risk?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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In the not-so-distant future, you could walk in on a teddy bear reading a bedtime story to your child. And it wouldn\u2019t be just any story \u2014 it\u2019d be a saga tailored to everything<\/i> the toy knows about your child, including likes, dislikes and even their deepest secrets.<\/p>\n

In the 1980s and \u201990s, Teddy Ruxpin and Furbys were creepy, but they have nothing on the fast-growing world of artificial intelligence-powered<\/a> smart toys coming soon.<\/p>\n

We’re bound to see a slew of AI ChatGPT-powered toys hitting the scene this holiday season. When the kids start asking for them, you\u2019ll already know it’s not all fun and games.<\/p>\n

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Not your average stuffed animal<\/strong><\/p>\n

Imagine a toy that learns everything about your child<\/a>. Your kid can hold entire conversations with the toy, and it will respond in complete sentences. The more your child speaks to the toy, the more “intelligent” it becomes.\u00a0<\/p>\n

This is what VTech CEO and toymaker Allan Wong is betting the company\u2019s future on a line of AI teddy bears. He says the interactive plushies will offer parents an alternative to traditional bedtime story rituals.<\/p>\n

These AI-powered bears would use chatbot-style technology to create customized tales. They can talk a child down from a temper tantrum, entertain them and teach them lessons. No doubt, your child will form a real bond with this toy.<\/p>\n

Going way beyond basic information, I\u2019m willing to bet these toys may also collect school and home locations and sensitive data about Mom and Dad<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

While the concept is innovative, the same privacy concerns that plague adult smart devices apply to these new kiddie gadgets. Whenever a toy has recording capabilities, the data is often collected, stored and shared with third-party buyers.<\/p>\n

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Remember the Hello Barbie?<\/strong><\/p>\n

In 2015, this Wi-Fi-enabled doll<\/a> was the precursor to AI toys. It recorded, collected, and saved convos. The significant invasion of privacy and security risk was one thing.<\/p>\n

But there were also concerns about how the recorded data could be used for marketing purposes. Its maker, Mattel, was sued and made changes to comply with the Children\u2019s Online Privacy Protection Act.<\/p>\n

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Keeping play private<\/strong><\/p>\n

It’s impractical to try to avoid AI toys altogether, as they’re quickly becoming a household norm. But how can you make sure you and your family are safe?<\/p>\n

Still, I\u2019d try to convince your kid there\u2019s something cooler than an AI toy. Maybe it\u2019s not so bad stepping on Legos all the time.<\/p>\n

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