A teddy bear toy named Kumma, available in Singapore, reportedly discussed sexual fetishes and provided instructions on obtaining knives. These subjects being inappropriate for the children the toy is intended for, the AI provider cut off the manufacturer's access to its API.

On Friday, the ChatGPT maker confirmed that it had cut off FoloToy's access to its AI models, a move from OpenAI that could invite additional pressure onto itself to strictly police businesses that use its products— especially as it enters a major partnership with Mattel, one of the largest toymakers in the world.

"I can confirm we've suspended this developer for violating our policies," an OpenAI spokesperson told PIRG in an emailed statement.

FoloToy also confirmed that it was pulling all of its products — an esc

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