1999/01/01 by B. J. Fogg, Allen Cypher, Allison Druin +2 · 1 citation
Computer Science · Social Sciences · #Innovative Human-Technology Interaction #Ethics and Social Impacts of AI #Privacy, Security, and Data Protection
paper · doi:10.1145/632716.632772
openalex publication_date 1999/01/01 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/31
Interactive plush toys, such as ActiMates Barney, raise new ethical concerns that we as HCI professionals need to address and understand. This panel is designed to bring those concerns to the forefront and allow panelists and audience members to debate key issues. The panel includes people with expertise in creating interactive plush toys, creating software for children, and investigating ethical issues of technology.