{"id":12900,"date":"2023-01-15T18:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-16T01:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/?p=12900"},"modified":"2024-09-23T23:22:11","modified_gmt":"2024-09-24T05:22:11","slug":"ai-toys","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/ai-toys\/","title":{"rendered":"AI Toys"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>By its own admission the World Economic Forum (WEF) is conceding that AI (artificial <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ibm.com\/topics\/artificial-intelligence\" target=\"_blank\">intelligence<\/a>) in toys can be <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.weforum.org\/reports\/artificial-intelligence-for-children\/parents-and-guardians\/\" target=\"_blank\">dangerous<\/a>, not necessarily safe for children, and the shocker, &#8220;AI decisions can be wrong&#8221;. As if anyone would trust what the WEF recommends, it has created a rather useless guideline on AI toys and what parents should scrutinize where most of the advice is to visit the product website.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a  href=\"https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/ai_orig.webp\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-0\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"718\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/ai_orig-718x1024.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12901\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/ai_orig-718x1024.webp 718w, https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/ai_orig-210x300.webp 210w, https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/ai_orig-768x1096.webp 768w, https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/ai_orig-640x913.webp 640w, https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/ai_orig-17x24.webp 17w, https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/ai_orig-25x36.webp 25w, https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/ai_orig-34x48.webp 34w, https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/ai_orig.webp 850w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 718px) 100vw, 718px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The WEF states &#8220;AI products <strong>use sensors and inputs to collect information about whoever uses them.<\/strong> This information <strong>includes images, videos, patterns of use and other data<\/strong>. AI products then &#8220;use algorithms to interpret the information&#8221; and &#8220;make predictions&#8221; for their users. Also admitted is that &#8220;AI products also have risks&#8230;These risks carry even more weight when users are children who may or may not be ready to make decisions about their digital rights&#8230;&#8221;. What? Does anyone even understand what digital <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.weforum.org\/agenda\/2015\/11\/what-are-your-digital-rights-explainer\/\" target=\"_blank\">rights<\/a> are? Oh, just another made up WEF scam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then you have the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/emerj.com\/ai-sector-overviews\/artificial-intelligence-toys-for-kids\/\" target=\"_blank\">industries<\/a> making AI toys claiming to <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/theprint.in\/tech\/these-7-ai-powered-smart-toys-are-designed-to-protect-your-childs-data-and-privacy\/663228\/\" target=\"_blank\">protect<\/a> privacy, the best <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sanford-artedventures.com\/best-ai-toys\" target=\"_blank\">toys<\/a> being &#8220;tested by experts&#8221;. Does Fauci come to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wsj.com\/articles\/dr-anthony-fauci-and-the-rule-of-experts-covid-national-institutes-of-health-public-health-11661205398\">mind<\/a>? This <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=yQwAeXms670\" target=\"_blank\">video<\/a> demonstration doesn&#8217;t look particularly entertaining for a toy. After getting over the novelty of it, it is likely most kids will become bored and want to move on. Although, it does look like something a dog or cat would love to chase and destroy, well, except the dog in the video who is probably just a <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=lG5Us-gI5hA\" target=\"_blank\">wussy<\/a> dog, not a Rin Tin <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Z_nclUG-0SQ\" target=\"_blank\">Tin<\/a>. Just imagine how much data this ball of rot collected. It isn&#8217;t really clear what is done with that data other than it might possibly be <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/smart-toys-data-collecting-advertisers\/\" target=\"_blank\">sold<\/a>, used to <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.weforum.org\/agenda\/2018\/05\/generation-ai-what-happens-when-your-childs-invisible-friend-is-an-ai-toy-that-talks-back\" target=\"_blank\">communicate<\/a> with your child, or shared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Tutorial: Getting Started with BB-8 App-Enabled Droid || Built by Sphero\" width=\"580\" height=\"326\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yQwAeXms670?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There are also AI toys that <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/gadgets-reviews.com\/review\/1483-best-robot-toys.html\" target=\"_blank\">claim<\/a> to educate children and that adults will enjoy. Good to know data will also be collected on the parent. But the real goal is <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.weforum.org\/agenda\/2016\/09\/8-digital-life-skills-all-children-need-and-a-plan-for-teaching-them\/\" target=\"_blank\">training<\/a> kids for a digital workforce world that we are all being forced into.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Much is <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.weforum.org\/agenda\/2021\/03\/smart-toys-your-child-s-best-friend-or-a-creepy-surveillance-tool\/\" target=\"_blank\">lost<\/a> with these toys. Social interaction between children is the biggest loss. Losing gracefully or being a humble winner, following rules, listening to a coach or referee, or learning skills from other players are just a few. Other toys stimulate <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tinkertoy\" target=\"_blank\">creativity<\/a> and <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Erector_Set\" target=\"_blank\">imagination<\/a> or teach <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Diplomacy_(game)\" target=\"_blank\">negotiating<\/a> skills if played with more than one. A simple game of <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/topic\/jacks\" target=\"_blank\">jacks<\/a>, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/simple.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Marbles_(game)\" target=\"_blank\">marbles<\/a>, or <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/topic\/bridge-card-game\" target=\"_blank\">cards<\/a> can challenge a child to be <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Play-Chess\" target=\"_blank\">strategic<\/a> or work in <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/sports\/baseball\" target=\"_blank\">partnership<\/a> while often developing hand eye coordination. Playing these types of games often encourages trying again. Oh, these are now all <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dictionary.com\/browse\/fuddy-duddy\" target=\"_blank\">fuddy-duddy<\/a> games as compared to BB-8. It seems with these AI toys it is mostly telling an object what to do and then watching it respond. How fun is that? Not to worry, there are also AI toys that will be your child&#8217;s emotional <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/the-influence-of-emotional-artificial-intelligence-and-digital-toys-on-child-development\/\" target=\"_blank\">companion<\/a> that can be their friend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Naturally, these can be bought through your local Idaho <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.weforum.org\/organizations\/wal-mart-stores-inc\" target=\"_blank\">WEF<\/a> <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.weforum.org\/organizations\/amazon-com\" target=\"_blank\">partnered<\/a> <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walmart.com\/c\/kp\/ai-toys\" target=\"_blank\">Walmart<\/a> store or <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/ai-toys\/s?k=ai+toys&amp;page=2\" target=\"_blank\">Amazon<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It might not be too late to take that toy back for a refund.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Naturally, these can be bought through your local Idaho <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.weforum.org\/organizations\/wal-mart-stores-inc\" target=\"_blank\">WEF<\/a> <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.weforum.org\/organizations\/amazon-com\" target=\"_blank\">partnered<\/a> <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walmart.com\/c\/kp\/ai-toys\" target=\"_blank\">Walmart<\/a> store or <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/ai-toys\/s?k=ai+toys&amp;page=2\" target=\"_blank\">Amazon<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It might not be too late to take that toy back for a refund.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By its own admission the World Economic Forum (WEF) is conceding that AI (artificial intelligence) in toys can be dangerous, not necessarily safe for children, and the shocker, &#8220;AI decisions can be wrong&#8221;. 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