Help, AI is invading toys!

Are you already worried about the omnipresence of screens in your young children's or grandchildren's lives? Are you trembling at the thought of what they might see inappropriately on apps and social media? You're not done worrying! Because generative artificial intelligence (AI)—the same ChatGPT and other Geminis to whom you yourself entrust an increasing part of your professional or personal life—is about to invade your offspring's toys as well.

The global market for so-called smart toys is forecast to grow from $15.5 billion in 2023 to $77.8 billion by 2033. This represents average annual growth of 17.5% over the decade. This rapidly expanding segment includes gadgets that incorporate advanced technologies such as AI, the Internet of Things, and virtual reality. Thanks to features such as voice recognition, …

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