AI RESEARCH
Toys that listen, talk, and play: Understanding Children's Sensemaking and Interactions with AI Toys
arXiv CS.AI
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ArXi:2604.02629v1 Announce Type: cross Generative AI (genAI) is increasingly being integrated into children's everyday lives, not only through screens but also through so-called "screen-free" AI toys. These toys can simulate emotions, personalize responses, and recall prior interactions, creating the illusion of an ongoing social connection. Such capabilities raise important questions about how children understand boundaries, agency, and relationships when interacting with AI toys.