Curiosity, frustration and antipathy: How kids play with AI toys
September 02, 2026
September 02, 2026
SEATTLE, Washington, Sept. 2 -- The University of Washington posted the following news release:
* * *
Curiosity, frustration and antipathy: How kids play with AI toys
*
Claims of "smart" toys go back decades. See Chatty Cathy and Furby. But generative artificial intelligence is increasing the capabilities of interactive toys. The company Curio, for instance, markets itself as a "magical workshop where toys come to life." Its . . .
* * *
Curiosity, frustration and antipathy: How kids play with AI toys
*
Claims of "smart" toys go back decades. See Chatty Cathy and Furby. But generative artificial intelligence is increasing the capabilities of interactive toys. The company Curio, for instance, markets itself as a "magical workshop where toys come to life." Its . . .
