Digital WorldGermanyPurring robots: Children & AI toysTo view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 videoDigital WorldGermanyJochen Lohmann02/23/2026February 23, 2026Can children tell the difference between a cuddly, purring AI toy and a real animal? While research is still in early stages, the global market for emotionally responsive AI toys is booming — despite growing concerns.https://p.dw.com/p/596KfAdvertisement