12/13/2023

Parent and Consumer Groups Warn Against 'Naughty Tech Toys'

They claim children's private information is a goldmine

Virtual reality headsets, online gaming platform memberships and mini robots are cropping up on many must-have gift lists for kids this holiday season.

But some parent and consumer support groups say these tech-driven toys are not safe for play.

"We don't think that kids should be raised without access to tech," said Shelby Knox, the online safety campaign director for ParentsTogether, the non-profit behind the 2023 Naughty List of Tech Toys that Spy, Steal and Shock, an annual roundup of potentially harmful playthings. "But there is a long track record of seeing kids really hurt by tech products."

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