Teddy bears and stuffed plushies have long been a mainstay in toy collections. But today, they do not talk back in a child’s imagination; some talk through built-in artificial intelligence ...

As a writer who covers baby and kids gear, I’m inundated with emails about the hottest new toys: a box that automatically prints pictures based on kids’ commands. A robot with facial recognition ...

The University of Cambridge's Emily Goodacre is researching AI toys and how they affect children's play and development. (Photo illustration: Yahoo News; photo: courtesy of Emily Goodacre) We started ...

AI-powered toys have moved from novelty shelves to the center of the holiday shopping aisle, promising smarter playmates that can listen, talk and adapt to a child’s mood. Behind the glossy packaging, ...