New Barbie Listens to, Learns from, Children's Conversation

Toymaker Mattel has announced a “smart” Barbie that can listen to children’s conversation and respond.The recording function allows the doll to learn more about a child over time. The more data it collects, the more personalized its responses become. Here’s what bears are saying:

“So is ripping off the head of one of these Barbies now considered an act of counter-intelligence?”Beauregard Pippin – Haberdasher
Will this come preloaded with subtext about your inadequate body and the inherent value of beauty above all else?” Lukas Lang – Butcher
“Well the dolls are all made in China.” Chandler Steen – Ribbon dancer