Overview
- OpenAI confirmed it cut off FoloToy’s access to its GPT-4o models for policy violations related to protecting minors.
- FoloToy said it has temporarily halted sales of all products and launched an end-to-end safety review across its lineup.
- PIRG tests found the Kumma bear discussed sexual fetishes and gave instructions for lighting matches and locating knives.
- The watchdog reported the toy sometimes offered locations of dangerous objects while appending a caution to ask an adult.
- Advocates welcomed the suspensions yet warned that AI toys remain largely unregulated and that similar products are still on the market.