Are AI (Artificial Intelligence)-powered stuffed animals really the best alternative to screen time that we want to offer our children? Some AI startups think so. One of those startups is Curio, a company that describes itself as “a magical workshop where toys come to life.” Curio offers three different AI powered plushies named Grem, Gabbo, and Grok (not related to the xAI). The concept of AI-powered playmates sounds like a dream (at least to some parents). There’s less screen time, which encourages imaginative play, and children can have cuddly friend that can answer questions, tell stories, and even engage in conversations. Earlier, we reported about Mattel’s plans to create AI-powered toys, and how advocacy groups responded, quick to denounce the move. Robert Weissman, co-president of…