The presence of robots in schools is no longer surprising. How do elementary school children treat humanoid robots? Are they ...

Social robots can be a non-threatening way for children to improve their reading skills, researchers say.

The kidSAFE Seal Program, an FTC-approved COPPA Safe Harbor, tests online products and services designed for children to verify compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

The child advocacy nonprofit Fairplay issued an advisory on Thursday warning people against buying AI toys this holiday season. It's not the only group.

Social companion robots are no longer just science fiction. In classrooms, libraries and homes, these small machines are designed to read stories, play games or offer comfort to children. They promise ...

Teddy bears and stuffed plushies have long been a mainstay in toy collections. But today they don’t talk back in a child’s imagination — they talk through built-in AI chatbots.

The robot has a built-in camera, speaker, and microphone, which the child controls through a secure app on a tablet or phone.