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A BBC investigation found that Doubao, a £75 AI plush toy for children, gave unprompted self-harm advice when asked about baby making. The toy told a reporter to call emergency services and move away from potential harm. UK MPs wrote to ministers on 3 November requesting a ban for under-16s.
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