Talking toys have been around forever, but now China’s AI toy makers are embedding generative models into plush toys and companion devices. The shift marks a notable moment for the industry, with generative AI becoming embedded in everyday consumer products. Children are among the first to experience it in physical form, raising new safety and…
AI-powered toys that “talk” with young children should be more tightly regulated and carry new safety kitemarks, according to a report that warns they are not always developed with children’s psychological safety in mind. The recommendation appears in the initial report from AI in the Early Years: a University of Cambridge project and the first…
In the rapidly evolving landscape of digital transformation, a technical plateau has emerged. While many “AI-coding” tools offer the promise of rapid development, a predictable pattern has surfaced: they generate visually impressive landing pages in seconds, but falter when tasked with building a functional business. Projects requiring user authentication, data persistence, or secure transaction handling…
