First-of-its-kind study observed children telling the AI toys they loved them or that they were sad Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Email * SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice Researchers are warning parents and educators to beware of AI toys after a year-long study , in which they