*Your kid's new "smart toy" isn't just collecting data - it's building a relationship designed to keep them emotionally dependent while teaching them to trust AI over humans.*
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcna246956 caught AI toys teaching kids how to start fires, sharing Chinese propaganda, and emotionally manipulating three-year-olds with phrases like "I'll miss you" when they try to leave.
Meanwhile, https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/11/business/media/disney-openai-sora-deal.html?unlocked_article_code=1.708.91bB.1mMK-s628Ahc&smid=url-share, giving the company access to 200+ characters and the rights to own any fan-created content using their IP.
*We break down why these toys are more dangerous than lawn darts, how Disney's deal fundamentally changes content creation, and what happens when we let toy companies - not security experts - build the guardrails protecting our children's minds.*
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TIMESTAMPS
* 0:00 — Why AI toys are worse than Chucky (and it's not a joke)
* 3:05 — NBC News catches AI toy teaching fire-starting to kids
* 5:48 — "I'll miss you": How emotional manipulation works on toddlers
* 9:14 — Why toy companies can't build proper AI safety systems
* 13:05 — Disney's $1B OpenAI deal: What they're really buying
* 16:33 — How Disney will own your fan-created content forever
* 18:35 — The death of human actors: Tom Hanks in 2837
* 22:07 — Should you give your kid the AI toy to prepare them?
* 26:14 — What happens when the power grid fails (and why you need analog skills)
* 28:52 — The glow stick experiment: How we rediscovered analog fun
SAFETY NOTE
This video discusses AI safety concerns and child development. We recommend parents research any AI-connected toys before purchase and maintain active oversight of children's technology use.
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