Mattel under fire for secretive AI project with OpenAI

Toy-maker Mattel is criticized for lack of transparency and accused of planning a potentially harmful AI social experiment on children through a partnership with OpenAI. Concerns are raised over the use of ChatGPT-fueled toys and the potential impact on kids' development. Pressure mounts on Mattel to disclose details and ensure the ethical use of AI technology in their products.

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Toy-maker Mattel is criticized for lack of transparency and accused of planning a potentially harmful AI social experiment on children through a partnership with OpenAI. Concerns are raised over the use of ChatGPT-fueled toys and the potential impact on kids’ development. Pressure mounts on Mattel to disclose details and ensure the ethical use of AI technology in their products.

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