AI toys may weaken children's bonds with parents, says 'Anxious Generation' author

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AI toys could weaken children's bonds with their parents, according to social psychologist Jonathan Haidt. Haidt warns that highly responsive AI toys may become emotional attachment figures for children, potentially compromising their relationships with parents. This concern is part of Haidt's broader "techno-skepticism" regarding the rapid integration of technology into children's lives.


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