Will Barbie & Thomas the Train Be Your Child’s new Chatbot Companion?

The largest toy manufacturer has just joined forces with OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT. Mattel and OpenAI have not disclosed exactly what they will be creating. Still, considering Mattel’s history with Hello Barbie, it’s a likely guess that it’s a generative AI conversational toy, such as Barbie or Thomas the Train.

Parents must think critically and biblically before allowing their children to engage with any AI, especially in toys.

Articles referenced: 

Barbie Gets ChatGPT: Why Parents Should Pay Attention
Child Welfare Experts Horrified by Mattel’s Plans to Add ChatGPT to Toys After Mental Health Concerns for Adult Users
Mattel and OpenAI have partnered up – here’s why parents should be concerned about AI in toys

 

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