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26.11.25 - 01:45
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AI Toys Pose ′Unprecedented Risks′ To Infants And Children, Advisory Warns (ZeroHedge)
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AI Toys Pose 'Unprecedented Risks' To Infants And Children, Advisory Warns
Authored by Naveen Athrappully via The Epoch Times,
Toys embedded with artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots undermine children's healthy development and pose unprecedented risks, according to a new advisory published by advocacy group Fairplay, which warned parents against buying AI toys for their children during this holiday season.
The Nov. 20 advisory was endorsed by more than 150 child development and digital safety experts and organizations.
“AI toys are chatbots that are embedded in everyday children's toys, like plushies, dolls, action figures, or kids' robots, and use artificial intelligence technology designed to communicate like a trusted friend and mimic human characteristics and emotions,” Fairplay said.
“Examples include Miko, Gabbo/Grem/Grok (from Curio Interactive), Smart Teddy, Folotoy, Roybi, and Loona Robot Dog (from Keyi Technology). Top toy maker Mattel also plans to sell AI toys. They ar...
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06.11.25 - 01:48
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Mattel, Inc. Announces Pricing of Senior Notes Offering (Business Wire)
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EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) (“Mattel” or the “Company”) announced today the pricing of its underwritten public offering (the “Offering”) of $600,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 5.000% Senior Notes due 2030 (the “Notes”). The Notes will be senior, unsecured obligations of the Company and will mature on November 17, 2030. The Offering is expected to close on or about November 17, 2025, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.
The Company intends to use the net proceeds of the Offering, together with cash on hand, to redeem all of its outstanding 3.375% Senior Notes due 2026 (the “Existing 2026 Notes”), and to pay related fees and expenses. This press release does not constitute an offer to purchase or a solicitation of an offer to sell the Existing 2026 Notes or a notice of redemption under the indenture governing the Existing 2026 Notes.
BofA Securities, Inc., Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, and Go...
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22.10.25 - 17:30
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Mattel Misses on Earnings Due to Trump Tariff Uncertainty (Bloomberg)
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Mattel shares fell after the company reported third-quarter sales and earnings that missed analyst estimates. The Barbie maker's sales dropped 6% as US retailers delayed orders over tariff uncertainty. The global toy industry sources the majority of its products from China, which has been a key target of Trump's tariff increases. Bloomberg's Enda Curran reports. (Source: Bloomberg)...
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22.10.25 - 15:48
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Netflix Aktie: Podcast-Offensive und Mattel-Deal stärken Wachstum (Aktiencheck)
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New York (www.aktiencheck.de) - Netflix-Aktienanalyse von Needham & Co:
Die Analysten von Needham & Co bestätigen nach den Q3-Zahlen ihr "buy"-Rating für die Aktie von Netflix Inc. (ISIN: US64110L1061, WKN: 552484, Ticker-Symbol: NFC, NASDAQ-Symbol: NFLX) und belassen das Kursziel bei 1.500 USD.
Der Kursrückgang nach der Zahlenveröffentlichung sei auch darauf zurückzuführen gewesen, dass Netflix keine Angaben mehr zu den Netto-Abonnentenzuwächsen oder dem durchschnittlichen Umsatz pro Nutzer mache. [mehr]...
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