The maker of Moxie, an AI-powered robot for kids, is shutting down. Why it matters: The parents who bought the device are not only out several hundred dollars — now they also have to explain to ...

This robot may look like a cute alien, but don’t let the design fool you—it’s an artificial-intelligence-powered tool designed to help kids ages 3 through 7 learn language and STEM skills.

(I won’t share the TikTok videos of sad kids learning that their robot friend is “dying,” but they’re out there if you choose to see them.) Check out this ad from the company. Now parents ...