Grimes and AI startup launch AI-powered toy, coincidentally sharing name with Musk chatbot
• Musician Grimes partners with AI toy startup Curio to launch plush toy with conversational AI called Grok, powered by OpenAI.
• Grok and other Curio toys aim to provide educational interactions for kids while reducing screen time.
• Grimes now has an AI project named Grok, coincidentally the same name as the xAI chatbot Elon Musk launched.
• Both Curio and xAI hold active trademarks for the name "Grok," though for slightly different product categories.
• Experts warn of potential harms from excessive AI interactions for children, though toys like Curio's claim focus on safety.