In homes everywhere, learning is starting to sound different. It’s no longer just the tap of a tablet or the click of a keyboard. It’s the sound of a child talking with AI toy that can see, listen, and reply.

When the first wave of AI toys entered the market, many parents were skeptical. Could a smart device really teach empathy, curiosity, or creativity? But today, as artificial intelligence quietly reshapes industries from finance to education, more parents are finding that AI-powered toys can also reshape family life — and ease some of its daily challenges.