Ideas
Explore the world's #1 largest database of ideas and innovations, with 461,204 inspiring examples.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,240 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 321,024 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Consumer Insights
Uncover major shifts and emerging opportunities with our exclusive PRO research.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,240 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 321,024 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Trend Reports
Get fast, customized trend reports, presentations and deep dives 20x faster than traditional research.
Plans
Get started today with a free consultation, our self-serve tools, or a dedicated program.
Articles & Magazine
Get inspired with our 4,210 innovation strategy articles, keynote, videos and innovation tools.
Innovation Awards
Trend Hunter’s Innovation Strategy Awards recognize the best innovation tactics gathered from our interviews with some of the world's most notable business leaders, authors and change makers.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Innovation Assessment
Enhance your innovation potential with a deeper understanding of your unique innovation archetype and how your organization benchmarks.
FuturistU
Prepare for the years ahead with 100+ lessons, tactics, tools and frameworks with our full learning database.
Innovation Books
Join 20,000,000 people getting better and faster with our New York Times Bestselling books and keynote videos.
Jeremy Gutsche
Ignite your event or virtual event with our CEO, a NY Times Bestselling Author and one of the top innovation keynote speakers.
Our Team of Speakers & Virtual Presenters
Inspire your group with our most popular speakers on innovation, trends, change and futurism.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Custom Masterclasses
Join the world's leading brands who leverage our custom programs to accelerate innovation.
FuturistU 5-Day Program
Become a Futurist with our immersive 5-Day program at Future Festival World Summit.
Online eLearning
Learn the fundamentals of futurism and trends with 100+ online courses about innovation.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Contact
Get in touch to learn more, ask a question or submit a tip.
About Us
Learn more about Trend Hunter and how we accelerate innovation.
Follow-Us
Join our 3,500,000 social media followers, on the cutting edge.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
FAQ
Get answers to common questions about Trend Hunter.
Community
Stay on the cutting-edge with the help of the Trend Hunter community.
Team
Meet the team trusted by hundreds of leading businesses worldwide.
Jobs
Find opportunities to accelerate your career with the #1 Trend Firm.
News
Catch up on noteworthy Trend Hunter news and media mentions.
Join
Build a portfolio and put your trend-spotting abilities to the test.
Advertising
Supercharge your marketing by partnering with Trend Hunter.
Portfolio
Visit your public portfolio and browse your past articles.
Add a Trend
Write up an article and showcase your trend-spotting skills.
My Trends
Edit your articles and see how they stack up on the leaderboards.
Settings
Edit your profile, connect your social media accounts, and more.
Add a trend, customize your dashboard, or track topics.
Future Festival
Innovation Events
Join the world's top innovators at our in person events.
Free Webinars
Learn to innovate through chaos, navigate the new normal and maintain work culture from home.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Search our database of 461,204 cutting edge ideas.

AI Intro

Generative AI is introduced to children through engaging toys and products

Trend - Like other STEM subjects, generative AI is being introduced to children at a young age. These toys and kid-friendly experiences help children gain a fundamental understanding of AI via conversation, collaborative storytelling, and/or play.

Insight - The rapid integration of generative AI has created opportunities for child development--both in its ability to expand how kids learn, and in the need for them to understand this suddenly ubiquitous tech for their (eventual) career development. Creating simple ways for kids to interact with generative AI contributes to a fundamental understanding of prompt engineering and real-world applications.
Workshop Question - How could your brand simplify its use of AI to add the most value for customers?
Trend Themes
1. Generative AI for Kids - Toys and products are introducing generative AI to children at a young age, allowing them to gain a fundamental understanding of AI through play and conversation.
2. AI-enhanced Storytelling - Apps like SmartDreams are using AI to empower children to create their own bedtime stories, revolutionizing the traditional storytelling experience.
3. AI Integration in STEM Toys - STEM toys like the Kidx Classbox are harnessing the power of AI to enhance hands-on learning experiences and promote cognitive development in children.
Industry Implications
1. Child Development - The rapid integration of generative AI in toys and products has created disruptive innovation opportunities in child development, expanding how kids learn and preparing them for future careers.
2. Interactive Toy Industry - The use of AI in interactive toys like CATI and Rocar presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the interactive toy industry, providing new and engaging play experiences for kids.
3. Edtech Industry - AI-powered educational apps like SmartDreams and Kidx Classbox are transforming the EdTech industry, revolutionizing how children learn and engage with educational content.
7.7
Score
Popularity
Activity
Freshness
Patterns
Megatrends
4 Featured, 28 Examples:
28,824 Total Clicks
Date Range:
Oct 23 — Jan 24
Trending:
This Quarter and Warm
Consumer Insight Topics:

Related Examples

Autonomous Vehicle Kits
Autonomous Vehicle Kits
This Kit Teaches Kids How AI is Changing Transportation Dynamics
Squishy QSR Toy Collaborations
Squishy QSR Toy Collaborations
McDonald's Squishmallows Happy Meal Arrives on December 26
Opulent Off-Road Kids Cars
Opulent Off-Road Kids Cars
The Mercedes-Benz Unimog Kids Car is Battery-Powered
Interactive Windmill Toys
Interactive Windmill Toys
HABA's Kullerbu Windmill 25 Piece Starter Track Set is Hands-On
Insect Habitat Toys
Insect Habitat Toys
Smart Lab Toys' Insect Inspector Lab Bug Playground Encourages STEM Learning
Space-Exploring STEAM Toys
Space-Exploring STEAM Toys
LeapFrog's Magic Adventures™ Line Arrives for Kids Five and Up
Multifunctional Building Planks
Multifunctional Building Planks
'KEVA Planks' are Diverse Building Toys for All Ages
Youth-Focused Architectural Toys
Youth-Focused Architectural Toys
The Freckled Frog's 'Happy Architect' Toy is for Curious Youth
play_circle_filled AI-Powered Plushies
AI-Powered Plushies
Curio and Grimes are Collaborating on Artificial Intelligence Toys
Expansive QSR Toy Ranges
Expansive QSR Toy Ranges
McDonald's Japan Hello Kitty Happy Meals Mark the Character's Birthday
play_circle_filled VR Track Racing Games
VR Track Racing Games
Micro Machines: Mini Challenge Mayhem Pushes Virtual Cars to the Limits
Actress-Backed Retail Giveaways
Actress-Backed Retail Giveaways
The Target Circle Holiday Giveaway Stars Hilary Duff
Sculpted Zero-Emissions Crossovers
Sculpted Zero-Emissions Crossovers
The Toyota Sport Crossover Concept Will Arrive in 2025
Savory Pizza Seasoning Cocktails
Savory Pizza Seasoning Cocktails
Home Run Inn Pizza Spice Adds Pizzeria Flavors to a Bloody Mary
Playful Interactive Galleries
Playful Interactive Galleries
PLAY by American Express Platinum Reimagines Toys as Art Pieces
Smart Sensory Toys
Smart Sensory Toys
Peel&Play Has Interlocking Pieces That Can Be Peeled & Rebuilt
AI Drawing Games
AI Drawing Games
Pictionary Vs. AI is a Board Game Played with Artificial Intelligence
play_circle_filled Hand-Cranked AI Storytelling Machines
Hand-Cranked AI Storytelling Machines
The Narratron is a Small AI-Narrated Projector Machine
AI Board Game Robots
AI Board Game Robots
SenseTime's AI-Powered Robot Helps Players Strategize
AI-Powered Chess Boards
AI-Powered Chess Boards
The 'GoChess' Robotic Chess Board Offers Real-Time Coaching
Coding Education Car Toys
Coding Education Car Toys
The TPBot Smart Coding Car Works with Building Blocks
Conversational AI Companions
Conversational AI Companions
CATI is a Soft Plush Toy Robot Debuting at CES 2023
AR-Enabling Racer Robotics
AR-Enabling Racer Robotics
The 'RoboHeart' Electronics Boards Elevate A Variety of RC Cars
Educational Hexapod Robots
Educational Hexapod Robots
The Hiwonder JetHexa Hexapod Has LiDAR for Mapping and More
play_circle_filled AI-Powered Storytelling Devices
AI-Powered Storytelling Devices
Coemo Synthesizes a Parent's Voice to Tell Stories to Kids
play_circle_filled Child-Focused Education Apps
Child-Focused Education Apps
'Norby's World' is an Immersive Game That Adapts to User Interests
play_circle_filled AI-Powered Companion Dolls
AI-Powered Companion Dolls
Takara Tomy's Ami-chan is a Robotic Granddaughter for Older Adults
Self-Driving Target Practice Robot
Self-Driving Target Practice Robot
The 'MaeGo' Shooting Game Robot Has LiDAR Technology and More