Experts warn AI stuffed animals could ‘fundamentally change’ human brain wiring in kids
Do AI chatbots packaged inside plush animals really help children, or do they threaten vital developmental milestones? Companies market them as "screen-free playmates" for toddlers, but pediatric experts warn these toys could trade human connection for machine conversation. Toys like Grem, Grok and Rudi are designed to bond with kids through voice and conversation. Instead of simply replacing screen time, they may replace something far more important: the role of parents […]