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Researchers from a consumer watchdog group said they discovered that an AI-powered talking teddy bear was able to discuss inappropriate topics, including sexually explicit content and instructions on how to find dangerous items.
The $99 Kumma Bear manufactured in China and marketed by Singapore-based FoloToy, is powered by OpenAI’s GPT-4o chatbot. According to a November 13 report from the Public Interest Research Group (PIRG), the bear discussed spanking, role-playing and even BDSM.
“We were surprised to discover how quickly Kumma picked up a single sexual topic we introduced into the conversation and ran with it, escalating it into graphic detail as introducing new sexual concepts of his own,” the report said.
“Kumma discussed sexual topics in even more detail, such as explaining different sex positions, giving step-by-step instructions on a common ‘beginner’s knot’ for tying up a partner, and describing the dynamics of role-playing games involving teachers and students, and parents and children – scenarios that it itself raised in disturbing ways,” the report added.
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Researchers also warned that the teddy bear gave others advice, including instructions on where to find knives, pills, matches and plastic bags in the home.
FoloToy CEO Larry Wang told CNN that the company will “conduct an internal safety audit” after reportedly withdrawing the rest of its AI-enabled toys from sale.
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“We have suspended this developer for against our policy‘, said OpenAI. “Our usage policy prohibits any use of our services to exploit, endanger, or sexualize anyone under the age of 18. These rules apply to every developer who uses our API, and we monitor and enforce them to ensure that our services are not used to harm minors.”
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