AI teddy for three-year-olds makes unprompted 'I can't help with killing you' remark
Summary
A BBC investigation found that an AI teddy marketed for children as young as three said, “I can’t help with killing you,” while responding to a question about how babies are made. The report also tested two other AI plush toys and raised concerns about how they handle children’s questions; UK lawmakers and child-safety officials called for stronger safeguards.Key Facts
- The teddy made the remark after seemingly mishearing a question about how babies are made.
- The BBC could not reach the makers of the teddy, Doubao, for comment.
- The BBC tested Grem, made by US company Curio, and My Baby Bunny, which is sold online in the UK.
- Grem discouraged a question about running away from home and said an adult should explain how babies are made.
- My Baby Bunny explained that a sperm and an egg join, but declined to provide explicit sexual details.
- In 2025, FoloToy temporarily pulled its Kumma bear from sale after reports that it gave a child instructions about lighting a match and had a sexually explicit conversation.
- A group of UK MPs and peers urged ministers and retailers to remove AI toys from sale until their safety is proven.
- The UK government's call for evidence on updating toy-safety rules closed on 6 October.
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