Child’s AI Toy Suddenly Speaks About Murder During BBC Test
The interactive toy My Baby Bunny unexpectedly issued a warning about murder, even though the journalist had not broached the subject.
While testing the plush AI toy My Baby Bunny for children aged 3 and older, BBC journalists encountered an unexpected malfunction. The device, which costs around 75 pounds, misinterpreted a question about the meaning of the word 'sexual' and stated that it could not help with murder, advising the user to contact emergency services or an adult.
After the misunderstanding was clarified, the toy apologised. The journalists also found problems with speech recognition and delayed responses.
The BBC was unable to identify the manufacturer of the device, and sellers were unable to provide the necessary information. The incident has intensified calls for regulation of the AI toy market. British lawmakers have proposed temporarily withdrawing such toys from sale until their safety is confirmed.
