# Storytelling AI Teddy Bears Skyrocket's PLAi Poe the AI Story Bear is Voiced by ElevenLabs Tech By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2024-07-16 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/play References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/skyrocket-and-elevenlabs-sign-robust-deal-to-feature-cutting-edge-ai-voice-technology-in-revolutionary-new-plai-toys-302197171.html) & [elevenlabs.io](https://elevenlabs.io/)  Toy company Skyrocket teamed up with ElevenLabs to bring the AI Audio industry leader's text-to-speech and [AI voice generation services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elevenlabs1) to a new line of AI-powered toys called PLAi. The first product in the PLAi line to launch is Poe the AI Story [Bear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bears-bedtime-stories), a next-gen teddy bear that weaves customized stories for kids with ChatGPT4o. Kids can contribute ideas to the story they want told with colorful icons in the Poe AI Story Creator app, and Poe spins stories with [ElevenLabs'](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elevenlabs-conversational-ai) natural-sounding AI speech software. With emotion, intonation and contextual awareness, Poe rivals the storytelling abilities of human narrators for captivating bedtime stories. What's more, ElevenLabs' multilingual audio capabilities means that Poe can tell stories in over 20 languages. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 7.1/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 26% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **AI-powered Emotional Storytelling:** AI advancements such as ElevenLabs' emotional and intonated speech synthesis bring a new level of engagement to interactive storytelling. - **Multilingual AI Toys:** The multilingual capabilities of AI toys like Poe enable global connectivity and accessibility, breaking language barriers for children. - **Interactive Story Creation:** Incorporating AI-driven customization, toys can now offer personalized story experiences that respond to user input, enhancing creativity and interaction. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Toy Manufacturing:** The integration of advanced AI technologies into toys opens a market for highly sophisticated, educational, and interactive children's products. - **Educational Technology:** AI-powered storytelling tools are revolutionizing the learning landscape, offering customized and engaging educational content for kids. - **Voice Technology:** Innovations in AI voice generation and text-to-speech technologies provide new applications and services across various consumer products, especially in interactive entertainment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Powered Plush Teddies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-teddy-kumma.md) - [AI-Powered Storytelling Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coemo.md) - [AI-Powered Teddy Bear Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tedi.md) - [Personalized AI Stories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tale-ai.md) - [Interactive Toy Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toypal.md) - [AI-Powered Toy Attachments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toypal-one.md) - [AI Storytelling Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stories-for-children.md) - [AI Companion Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-companion-toy.md) - [GenAI Bedtime Stories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartdreams.md)