Toy Story 5 will be one of the first mainstream platforms to tackle the topic of AI and how it affects children, as the film will introduce a new character in Lilypad, a lightweight electronic tablet that competes for the affection of protagonist Bonnie. Temple Now caught up with Kathy Hirsh-Pasek, the Stanley and Debra Lefkowitz Faculty Fellow in the Department of Psychology, to gain her thoughts on the fictional animated film's relevance given the rising popularity of AI and electronic toys.Photo by Andrew Collette Jun. 3, 2026 ‘Toy Story 5’ to set stage for debate over AI in children’s toys Later this month, Toy Story 5 will introduce a new character with the electronic tablet Lilypad. […]
Toy Story 5 will be one of the first mainstream platforms to tackle the topic of AI and how it affects children, as the film will introduce a new character in Lilypad, a lightweight electronic tablet that competes for the affection of protagonist Bonnie. Temple Now caught up with Kathy Hirsh-Pasek, the Stanley and Debra Lefkowitz Faculty Fellow in the Department of Psychology, to gain her thoughts on the fictional animated film's relevance given the rising popularity of AI and electronic toys.Photo by Andrew Collette Jun. 3, 2026 ‘Toy Story 5’ to set stage for debate over AI in children’s toys Later this month, Toy Story 5 will introduce a new character with the electronic tablet Lilypad. […]
