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There's a new prototype Barbie doll that can reputedly hold conversations with your child. The catch: all those conversations are recorded and sent over the internet to ToyTalk, the company who has developed the technology, for the purpose (according to their CEO) of processing their voice recognition software to better understand how to interact with children. The recordings are stored on ToyTalk and Mattel's servers, for how long no one is saying. Parents can be emailed highlights of their child's conversation with the doll.
Sounds like a great idea, doesn't it? Nothing can possibly go wrong here, right?
The doll is scheduled to be presented at Toy Fair 2014, and is expected to be for sale this coming Christmas.
Sounds like a great idea, doesn't it? Nothing can possibly go wrong here, right?
The doll is scheduled to be presented at Toy Fair 2014, and is expected to be for sale this coming Christmas.