Please think of the children - Curio AI Grok
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Thanks to MANSCAPED for sponsoring today's video. Get 20% Off + Free International Shipping with promo code CIRCUIT or visit manscaped.com ChatGPT: So hot right now. With LLMs use becoming more and more widespread, it was only a matter of time before someone made a child's toy with it to createthe perfect best friend -- a rocket named Grok voiced by Grimes..? With an accessible price tag and a cool idea (at least in theory), Riley has to answer the big question, would he buy this for his son? Learn more about Curio's Grok at: heycurio.com Want us to unbox something? Make a suggestion at lmg.gg ► GET MERCH: lttstore.com ► GET EXCLUSIVE CONTENT ON FLOATPLANE: lmg.gg ► SPONSORS, AFFILIATES, AND PARTNERS: lmg.gg ► PRODUCTS WE USE ON THE SHORTCIRCUIT SET: lmg.gg FOLLOW US ELSEWHERE --------------------------------------------------- Twitter: twitter.com Instagram: @shortcircuityt TikTok: @linustech Facebook: @ShortCircuitYT CHAPTERS --------------------------------------------------- 0:00 This cute lil fella has AI? 0:58 Grimes, Elon, Rockets, and AI, oh my! 1:49 Included accessories and booting Grok up 3:08 Grok is very chatty 5:23 Note about availability and accidentally testing inappropriate discussions 6:25 Trying to change the volume, battery life, and child safety/privacy 9:57 Sponsor - Manscaped 10:30 Changing the prompt, LLM model, and voice 12:14 Asking Grok inappropriate questions 13:44 Asking more realistic child-like questions 14:42 The missing key feature 15:56 Would Riley buy one for his kid? 17:09 Outro
The video presents an unboxing and hands-on look at Curio AI’s Grok, a plush toy designed for children that is powered by a large language model and connected to AI servers. The host walks through the unboxing, identifying accessories, charging setup, and the physical design of Grok, including a back panel, USB-C charging port, and volume controls. They demonstrate booting the device, connecting to the app, and initiating a chat in English, noting Grok’s chatty personality and how its responses feel both endearing and occasionally unexpected. Throughout the segment, the host comments on safety and privacy considerations, emphasizing that Grok operates in beta with safeguards to keep conversations appropriate for kids. The discussion moves into configuration options within the app, including selecting AI models, adjusting voice aesthetics, and customizing Grok’s personality to resemble an optimistic astronaut. The host also highlights the ongoing beta program, the importance of parental controls, and the need for future updates before a wide public release. In parallel, sponsorship content is interleaved, and there is a candid reflection on whether a toy like Grok is a good gift for a child, given the technology’s potential for constant listening and data handling. The segment closes with a balanced view: Grok is intriguing and potentially valuable for education and imagination, but concerns about privacy, safety, and the practicality of real-world use remain, especially at the stated price point and in-home deployment realities.
Topics · toys · ai · privacy · safety · education · technology · parenting
Questions answered
- What is Grok in Curio's product line and who is it aimed at?
- Grok is a plush toy equipped with AI chat capabilities designed for children ages 3 to 12, offering a kid-friendly conversational partner with a cute, stuffed-animal form.
- How does Curio address privacy and data when kids use Grok?
- Curio states that audio data is deleted promptly after transcription, transcripts are retained for up to 90 days and can be deleted by parents earlier, with transcripts accessible in the companion app.
- Can Grok be paused or have its volume controlled easily by a child?
- The video notes that Grok’s volume is adjustable via back-panel controls, but there is no dedicated pause button in the unit tested, highlighting a potential UX limitation for time-out or quiet periods.