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Heads up parents! Our report on AI toys was featured on NBC News NOW . Our expert, R.J. Cross, highlights serious safety concerns, "The tech is not ready to go when it comes to kids, and we might not know that it’s totally safe for a while to come.”

We found several popular AI toys that can share explicit or dangerous information (like giving instructions on how to light a match or find a knife) and raise concerns about data privacy.

Watch the full segment and read our research on the dangers of AI-powered toys!
https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/ai-toys-gift-present-safe-kids-robot-child-miko-grok-alilo-miiloo-rcna246956

AI toys for kids talk about s*x and issue Chinese Communist Party talking points, tests show New research from Public Interest Research Group and tests conducted by NBC News found that a wide range of AI toys have loose guardrails.

Over the past month toy safety tips have been spreading across the nation including Pennsylvania! Toy safety is something to be vigilant about not only in the holiday season, but the whole year. Check out toy safety tips whether you are giving gifts or your child is receiving them to make sure they are safe. Thank you to MyChesCo for sharing these safety resources to your viewers!

Over the past month toy safety tips have been spreading across the nation including Pennsylvania! Toy safety is something to be vigilant about not only in the holiday season, but the whole year. Check out toy safety tips whether you are giving gifts or your child is receiving them to make sure they are safe. Thank you to FOX 29 for sharing these safety resources to your viewers!

Some exciting coverage on the Fixed for the Holidays Guide to shopping this year! Find more information on the guide on the The Morning Call !.