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OpenAI Suspends FoloToy After AI Teddy Bear’s Harmful Chats

The toymaker paused all sales for a company-wide safety audit following a watchdog report.

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.