‘Toy Story 5’ takes aim at creepy AI toys: ‘I’m always listening’
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Toy Story 5 pits classic toys against a sinister, always-listening AI tablet named Lilypad that captivates its owner.Summary
The trailer for "Toy Story 5" reveals a conflict between traditional toys and a new, menacing AI tablet called Lilypad, which Bonnie receives. The tablet quickly engrosses Bonnie, causing her to ignore her parents and her other toys. The villainous nature of Lilypad is highlighted when it ominously tells Jessie, "I'm always listening," after repeating Jessie's speech in a computerized voice, even translating it to Spanish. Jessie expresses concern to Woody that she is losing Bonnie to the device, to which Woody notes, "Toys are for play, but tech is for everything." The article speculates whether the film might encourage children to reconsider excessive screen time.
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