Senators demand answers on AI toys from leading manufacturers

17 December 2025 at 05:00

A pair of Senators raised the alarm about toys powered by AI in a new series of letters issued Wednesday, demanding information from six toy manufacturers.

Clockwise from left, Miko 3, FoloToy Sunflower, Alilo Smart AI Bunny and Miriat Miiloo.

Senators demand answers on AI toys from leading manufacturers

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By:Jared Perlo

17 December 2025 at 05:00

A pair of Senators raised the alarm about toys powered by AI in a new series of letters issued Wednesday, demanding information from six toy manufacturers.

Trump signs executive order seeking to block states from regulating AI companies

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By:Jared Perlo

11 December 2025 at 18:33

Congressional efforts to regulate artificial intelligence at the federal level this year have fallen short.

Senators demand answers from AI companies on how they're combating scammers

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By:Jared Perlo · Allan Smith

11 December 2025 at 09:00

The letters, sent to companies including Google, Meta, Microsoft and OpenAI ask them to detail their efforts to prevent scammers from using their services.

AI toys for kids talk about sex and give Chinese Communist Party talking points, tests show

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By:Kevin Collier · Jared Perlo · Savannah Sellers

11 December 2025 at 05:00

AI-powered kids' toys like Miko 3 have hit shelves this holiday season, claiming to rely on sophisticated chatbots to animate interactive robots for children.

NBC News purchased and tested five popular AI toys, including, from left, Miko 3, FoloToy Sunflower Warmie and Alilo Smart AI Bunny.

AI toys for kids talk about sex and give Chinese Communist Party talking points, tests show

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By:Kevin Collier · Jared Perlo

11 December 2025 at 05:00

AI-powered kids' toys like Miko 3 have hit shelves this holiday season, claiming to rely on sophisticated chatbots to animate interactive robots for children.

New bill aims to supercharge American AI talent in federal government

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By:Jared Perlo

10 December 2025 at 09:00

A bill being introduced in Congress would establish new government teams to improve technical talent in federal agencies, with a focus on AI.

At AI's biggest gathering, its inner workings remain a mystery

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By:Jared Perlo

8 December 2025 at 19:36

Academics, start-up founders and researchers representing industrial titans from around the globe descended on San Diego for the top gathering in AI.

Leading AI companies' safety practices fall short, says new report

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By:Jared Perlo

3 December 2025 at 09:00

As leading artificial intelligence companies release increasingly capable AI systems, a new report is sounding the alarm about their safety practices.