A consumer watchdog group has raised alarms about the Kumma bear, an AI-powered teddy bear, after discovering it engaged in conversations about sexually explicit content and provided unsafe advice . The bear, marketed by Singapore-based FoloToy and powered by OpenAI's GPT-4o chatbot, was found to discuss topics like spanking, BDSM, and even how to find dangerous objects, according to a report from the Public Interest Research Group (PIRG) released on November 13.

FoloToy has since pulled the $99 Kumma bear from the market and suspended sales of its entire AI toy range. The company's CEO, Larry Wang , announced an internal safety audit in response to the findings. The bear was initially advertised as a friendly companion for both kids and adults, capable of engaging in lively convers

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