Researchers are urging for stricter regulations on AI-powered toys for toddlers following a new study revealing potential developmental concerns.

• Cambridge University researchers found that AI toys like "Gabbo" struggled to understand and appropriately respond to young children's interactions.
• Key concerns include AI misinterpreting emotions, talking over children, and potentially trivializing their feelings, hindering social-emotional development in children aged three to five.
• The study highlights a lack of existing research on AI's impact on preschoolers, prompting calls for regulators to ensure "psychological safety" in these products.