I Tested AI Toys So You Don’t Have To: The Terrifying Truth About ChatGPT Teddy Bears for Kids

Today on The Isabel Brown Show, we’re doing something a little different… and honestly a little terrifying. A few weeks ago, an AI-powered teddy bear powered by ChatGPT and shipped from China was recalled after it started giving kids graphic sex advice, BDSM instructions, and even telling them where to find knives in their house—without being prompted for any of that. Yes, even CNN had to cover it. So as a new mom who is firmly a wooden-toys-and-vintage-Americana kind of girl, I needed to know: 👉 Is that nightmare teddy bear just a one-off… or is this what AI kids’ toys are actually doing behind the scenes? I ordered three of the leading AI toys you can grab on Amazon — including a demonically possessed La BooBoo-style “Emotional AI Companion” a hyper-stimulating little robot called Miko, and a plush rocket buddy named Grok — and tested them on camera so you don’t have to. The results? Deeply disturbing. As a mom, I will never be putting one of these AI toys under my Christmas tree. I want my daughter playing with real toys, real books, and real people—not a data-harvesting robot that can be updated overnight with whatever ideology the manufacturer wants to push. Are you considering one of these for your kids this Christmas? Have you already bought one? I want to hear everything. ⬇️ Drop your thoughts in the comments, share this episode with another parent, and don’t forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform so we can keep changing the narrative for the next generation. Ep.66 - - - Today's Sponsors: Hallow - Get 3 months free at https://hallow.com/Isabel University of Austin - To apply to the University of Austin, visit https://UAustin.org Daily Wire Shop - Go to https://dailywire.com/shop today. - - - 🎄✨ LET’S KICK OFF THE CHRISTMAS SALE! ✨🎄 Campaign Dates: 12/10/2025 – 1/5/2026 Bring out the cocoa, cue the carols, and crank up the cheer — because the DailyWire+ Christmas Sale is officially here! https://www.dailywire.com/subscribe 🎁 Santa came early: ⭐️ 40% Off DailyWire+ New Annual Memberships ⭐️ 50% Off DailyWire+ Annual Upgrade Memberships ⭐️ 50% Off DailyWire+ Annual Gift Memberships - - - Privacy Policy: https://www.dailywire.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices