From Chatbots to Smart Toys: AI’s Rapid Growth in China
Shameer11:49 amMarch 22, 2025 Eight-year-old Timmy sat hunched over his chessboard, deep in concentration, as he faced off against his robotic opponent powered by artificial intelligence. But this wasn’t a high-tech lab or an AI exhibition — this robot had become part of his everyday life, residing on the coffee table of his Beijing apartment.The first night the robot arrived, Timmy gave it a warm hug before heading to bed. He hasn’t named it yet, but he already sees it as more than just a machine. "It’s like a little teacher or a little friend," he said, as he proudl