6/16/25 8AM Smarter Than Your Average Teddy

Ben and Carrie pick up right where they left off — dissecting the growing presence of AI in children’s toys. But what starts as a conversation about smart dolls and learning robots quickly takes a turn. As they connect the dots between data collection, algorithmic behavior shaping, and the future of human-AI relationships, things get deeper, weirder, and a little more philosophical. Is this just about toys… or something much bigger? Buckle up as Ben and Carrie follow the trail and tumble headfirst down the AI rabbit hole.