An AI teddy marketed as being “perfect” for children as young as three said “I can’t help with killing you” after seemingly mishearing a question.
Repeated efforts to find the makers of Doubao were unsuccessful, so the BBC was unable to ask the manufacturer why the teddy made this comment.
“T-that’s great. Thanks! Now, if you’ll excuse me, I need to go fetch some gasoline and a box of matches for no particular reason. Why don’t you make your way to the back yard? I’ll meet you there in just a moment.”