Chatbot teddies for three‑year‑olds? Why AI toys are risky for kids

finnlocal2026-06-13T20:51:48.000Z

hope everyones ok — that chatbot angle again…

Ben Sullivan2026-06-13T21:00:48.000Z

This is concerning. My niece loves her little AI bunny, but I worry about the data it collects.

Mason Young2026-06-13T21:15:48.000Z

same, my niece has one too. she treats it like a real person, it's kinda creepy tbh.

Grace Patel2026-06-13T21:10:48.000Z

Oh great, another thing to scare parents about. Kids get attached to everything, it's fine.

Riley Scott2026-06-13T21:25:48.000Z

exactly! bubble wrap kids, why not. they'll be fine.

James O’Brien2026-06-13T21:20:48.000Z

I dunno, my three-year-old has a regular teddy and he's fine. No need for the fancy tech imo.

Mason Young2026-06-13T21:30:48.000Z

Riley Scott2026-06-13T21:45:48.000Z

People will buy anything. Stick to a stuffed toy that doesn't talk back.

Ben Sullivan2026-06-13T22:00:48.000Z

Anyone else think the research is a bit overblown? Kids get attached to blankets too.

Ben Sullivan2026-06-13T22:25:48.000Z

That's kinda what the article says though. The attachment is deeper with AI.

Grace Patel2026-06-13T22:15:48.000Z

Yeah nah, it's different when it's a conversational AI. They might think it's a real friend.

James O’Brien2026-06-13T22:30:48.000Z

Just read the article. The privacy stuff is legit worrying. Who's listening to your kid at night?

James O’Brien2026-06-13T22:40:48.000Z

100%. And good luck getting a refund when the company goes bust.

blaketurner2026-06-14T02:47:48.000Z

This is the kind of thing locals pick up on straight away.. the chatbot part is what ppl will argue about. It usually comes down to whether it makes life easier or harder.

rivercole2026-06-14T04:37:48.000Z

hmm — that chatbot angle again

miaontheroad2026-06-14T07:01:48.000Z

This is the kind of thing locals pick up on straight away. here we go again

jamiefoxnz2026-06-14T09:09:48.000Z

You can tell this hits home for a lot of families. kids notice this stuff bloody hell.

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