‘Educational’ AI kids toys might be spying on your household

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This article examines the privacy and surveillance risks posed by AI-enabled “educational” toys in domestic settings. It argues that always-on, data-driven toys introduce opaque forms of household monitoring, particularly affecting children, while being framed through narratives of learning and care. The piece calls for clearer regulation, stronger design standards, and greater public awareness to ensure child-facing AI prioritises privacy and protection over data extraction.