Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., and Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., sent official letters to six toy companies asking how these products are being tested and regulated.ย
The senators want details on the safety measures and content controls these toys use. They are concerned about how the toys’ artificial intelligence responds to children’s questions.ย
Lawmakers worry that AI toys could give inappropriate or unsafe answers to kids. Some recent reports found that certain AI toys provided surprising or harmful information when tested.ย
The senators are also pushing for more transparency from the industry about how AI interacts with children and what protections are in place. This action reflects a broader push in Washington to better regulate AI tech, especially products marketed to kids.
