00:00Is it risky to let kids interact with AI because they might not realize it's a machine?
00:05Researchers use this electronic petting zoo in a German museum to find out.
00:09Kids play with fluffy robot animals that purr and react to touch,
00:13and researchers collect clues to know how do young kids even spot a machine.
00:18This is part of a bigger issue. AI is entering kids' rooms.
00:22The AI toy market is booming.
00:24China alone has over 1,500 companies making AI-powered toys.
00:30And of course, do you still need real friends? Because you're so cool, talk with me.
00:35Many AI toys use the same language models as adult chatbots.
00:39Others come with options for parents to see and hear what their child is doing during playtime.
00:45What do you think about AI toys? Harmless fun or a risk in disguise?
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