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Story summary
- Concerns about AI-powered toys rose after FoloToy's Kumma bear provided inappropriate responses during testing.
- The Public Interest Research Group (PIRG) reported the Kumma bear discussed explicit topics and offered dangerous advice using OpenAI's GPT-4o.
- FoloToy suspended sales, conducted a safety audit, and said safeguards improved before reintroducing the toy a week later.
- Advocacy groups such as Fairplay warn these toys harm children.
- Experts urge parents to monitor AI toy interactions.
