Should kids play with AI toys?

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THE FIRST AI-POWERED KIDS TOY 😳

The toy, “Grok” is not to be confused with Elon Musk’s Grok chatbot. I know … confusing. 😵‍💫

What’s new? Curio, a Silicon Valley start-up partnering with OpenAI, is working on Grok, an AI-powered plush toy designed for interactive conversations with children. Departing from traditional talking toys, Grok aims to possess a degree of pseudo-consciousness, providing a unique and immersive playtime experience.

What is the toy? As the AI toy market is projected to reach $35.11 billion by 2030, Grok stands out as a revolutionary step, challenging the screen-dominated entertainment landscape. Unlike its predecessors, Grok allows parents to influence its conversations, offering a level of control over topics and words. While skeptics question the educational utility of AI toys, Curio emphasizes Grok as an antidote to screen addiction, fostering imagination and challenging children in a new, interactive way which bridges the gap between technology and imagination. Curio’s founders envision a future where AI toys not only engage with children individually but also interact with each other, reminiscent of a real-life Toy Story.

POPE FRANCIS CALLS FOR BINDING TREATY OVER AI 📜

Q: What do you call a sleepwalking nun?

A: A roamin' Catholic. 😄

What happened? Pope Francis has issued a compelling call for an international treaty to govern the ethical development and use of AI, highlighting the potential risks of AI lacking essential human values.

What did he say? While acknowledging the transformative promise of AI, the pontiff underscored existential worries raised by ethicists and human rights advocates, particularly in the areas of jobs, privacy, copyright protection, and the potential misuse of AI in the armaments sector. A key focus of the Pope's message was the necessity for human oversight, especially concerning Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems (LAWS). He cautioned against allowing algorithms to determine human rights or perpetuate biases in decisions regarding mortgages, asylum, or criminal justice.

What is his solution? Pope Francis asserted that a binding treaty negotiated at a global level is essential, rejecting self-regulation by technology companies. His message resonates as a powerful ethical guide amid the rapidly advancing landscape of AI.

ISRAEL EMPLOYS AI IN WAR TO PREVENT CIVILIAN CASUALTIES 😶

Striking a balance between AI’s positive and negative uses is a fine line, especially in warfare. 🙏

What’s going on? Israel has employed the use of AI, specifically a system named “the Gospel,” in targeting operations against Hamas-led militants in Gaza.

How does it work? The Gospel, developed by Israel’s Unit 8200, aggregates data from various sources, including cell phone messages, satellite imagery, drone footage, and seismic sensors. The AI system claims to identify enemy combatants and equipment in real-time, minimizing civilian casualties.

What is the significance? AI’s military use is a topic of growing discussion, while AI has the ability to enhance weaponry as well as strategy. Israel’s use of AI in warfare reflects a broader trend, with nations like the U.S. actively exploring AI for intelligence analysis.

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