AI toys for children draw UK scrutiny in regulatory sandbox
By Patricia Figueiredo ( November 6, 2026, 17:01 GMT | Insight) -- A screen-free AI toy targeting children aged five to 11 has drawn scrutiny from the UK data protection regulator over privacy risks associated with AI conversations. Through its sandbox program, the Information Commission worked with Zebbingo on how the product handles personal information, obtains consent and explains its use of data to parents and children. The regulator said its findings could be relevant to other developers of AI-enabled children’s products, but warned that broader child-safety questions could extend beyond data protection law.A screen-free AI toy aimed at children between five and 11 years old has drawn scrutiny from the UK data protection regulator in its sandbox program, which supports companies' mitigation of privacy risks before new launches....
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