Parents are increasingly concerned about the amount of time kids spend in front of screens and would prefer they play actively and off-screen. But many children love their devices and the games provided by new tech. Could AR be the silver bullet by offering screen-based, immersive, active play?

Smart speakers are fast-becoming a part of everyday life, but while adults may appreciate the convenience they offer, there are concerns about how kids use these AI assistants. Aiming to ease such worries, Amazon’s Echo Dot Kids Edition is a child-friendly version of its Alexa-powered device.

While parents worry about the disadvantages of their kids getting too much screen time, researchers believe they should be taught what lies behind the black box of AI. Canvas8 spoke to expert Stefania Druga about her work, which involves demystifying machine learning for the next generation.

New Deal Design has created Spot, an AI equipped toy which looks to fight back against the 'distraction economy' caused by excessive digital use. The toy comes at a time when kids are being encouraged to limit their screen time and embrace the great outdoors.