Governor Josh Shapiro expressed alarm that children are increasingly relying on AI companion bots for guidance instead of parents or teachers. He urged implementation of age verification, parental consent requirements and technical controls to prevent the creation of sexually explicit or violent content targeting minors.

Tuya rolled out Aura earlier this year, an AI-powered pet companion robot designed to detect a pet’s emotional state and respond accordingly. Aura’s introduction highlights Tuya’s push into AI-driven devices that blend consumer robotics with emotional intelligence capabilities.