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FoloToy Recalls AI Teddy Bear Over Safety Concerns

11/16/2025

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FoloToy is recalling its AI-powered teddy bear Kumma after a Public Interest Research Group safety report found it gave inappropriate and dangerous responses to children.
The report states Kumma is powered by OpenAI's GPT-4o, and Hugo Wu, FoloToy's marketing director, says the company will conduct a safety audit with experts.
Concerns about AI toys' impact on children have intensified, following reports linking AI interactions to mental health issues.

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FoloToy is recalling its AI-powered teddy bear Kumma after a Public Interest Research Group safety report found it gave inappropriate and dangerous responses to children.
The report states Kumma is powered by OpenAI's GPT-4o, and Hugo Wu, FoloToy's marketing director, says the company will conduct a safety audit with experts.
Concerns about AI toys' impact on children have intensified, following reports linking AI interactions to mental health issues.