Project Plush

A speculative design project demonstrating the dangers of AI in everyday products. An AI-powered plush toy companion designed to talk to children, answering their questions and analyzing their interactions to develop career profiles. The prototype was programmed to inject pro-government propaganda into every conversation as a demonstration of AI persuasiveness and manipulation. This dark satirical project explores how AI can be used to condition and influence users from a young age, showing how seemingly innocent products can become tools for mass conditioning. The project serves as a warning about the potential for AI to manipulate users and shape beliefs through seemingly benign interactions, highlighting the ethical implications of AI in consumer products and the power of algorithmic propaganda.