Moxie is a 15-inch-tall social robot designed to support children with neurodivergence. With its blue, legless astronaut-like appearance, Moxie helps children build connections, express their feelings, and practice social skills that are often developed with the guidance of therapists.
Xander still turns to Moxie when he needs someone to talk to, but the AI companion robot has faced serious challenges. After its manufacturer went out of business and the company’s servers were shut down, parents rushed to modify their children’s Moxie robots before the technology went offline.
Read our in-depth story about the promise and pitfalls of AI companion toys for children, including their potential benefits, technical limitations, and long-term impact.
—Sarah Harrison
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How the “Censorship-Industrial Complex” Is Shaping US Policy
The idea of a “censorship-industrial complex” has moved from the fringes of right-wing online discourse into mainstream US policy debates.
According to the theory, government agencies, academics, civil society organizations, and major technology platforms have collaborated to suppress conservative and populist speech online while fighting disinformation. This perspective has now gained influence within the Trump administration.
For the past nine months, MIT Technology Review has investigated the rise of this theory. In a recent roundtable discussion, senior reporter Eileen Guo and editor-in-chief Amy Nordrum discussed their findings, the theory’s future, and what it could mean for democracy and the internet. Subscribers and MIT alumni can watch the full event here.
Source: www.technologyreview.com