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Children’s and consumer advocacy groups are calling on parents to think twice before purchasing AI-powered toys this holiday season, The Associated Press reported.

Many of these products, targeted at children as young as 2, incorporate AI models like

OpenAI’s ChatGPT — technology that experts say poses potential risks to young users.

Fairplay, a leading children’s advocacy organization, highlights several concerns: AI chatbots embedded in toys can encourage addictive usage patterns, expose children to inappropriate content and promote unsafe behaviors. While manufacturers often position these p

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