Your child’s new best friend might be a Chinese surveillance device

The article sheds light on the growing concern that children's toys, particularly those from China, could be surveillance devices. Unlike apps like TikTok, where parents can monitor usage, interactive toys require no active engagement to potentially collect and transmit data. This raises serious privacy issues and underscores the importance of scrutinizing not just apps but also everyday consumer products. The implications are profound, as it suggests a new frontier for data collection and surveillance that parents and policymakers need to address.