https://techcrunch.com/2025/08/16/ai-powered-stuffed-animals-are-coming-for-your-kids/
He was all packed. The IKEA “leaving home special kit” – cutlery, basic crockery, a kettle, was packed. They watched, a little emotional, as he took it down from the shelf. It had been through various forms. Their favourite had been the first: the classic teddy bear that had taught him to speak and then read. His favourite was probably the football persona. They’d paid for the official club colours, the real voice. Now it was time for the new college persona. They watched as he transferred the Agent. They’d miss him. They’d miss it and the data it gave them.