The AI toys require a Wi-Fi connection to operate and come with an app that provides parents with a written transcript of their child's conversations with the toys. The company assures that no voice data will be stored and transcript storage complies with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act, with transcripts being deleted after 90 days. The toys are available for preorder at $99 each on the Curio website, with the first orders expected to ship in early 2024.
Key takeaways:
- Musician Grimes and toy company Curio have developed a line of interactive AI plush toys for children, in partnership with OpenAI. The toys can converse with and "learn" the personalities of their owners.
- The three plush figurines, voiced by Grimes, are named Gabbo, Grem, and Grok, each with unique personalities. The toys currently have a "sweet, friendly, jokester personality" with plans to allow parents to set more preferences.
- The AI toys require a Wi-Fi connection to work and come with an app that provides parents with a written transcript of any conversation their child has with the toys. The transcripts are deleted after 90 days and the toys do not store any voice data.
- The AI toys are available for preorder for $99 each on the Curio website, with the first orders expected to ship in early 2024.