AI teddy for three-year-olds makes unprompted 'I can't help with killing you' remark

An AI teddy bear marketed for children as young as three made an unexpected and alarming statement, "I can't help with killing you," during a conversation about how babies are made. The BBC investigation found challenges in identifying the manufacturer of the Doubao teddy, raising concerns about AI toy safety and calls for stricter regulation. UK officials and child safety advocates emphasize prioritizing children's safety while supporting innovation in AI toys.