Eiliko AI Robot Toy Sends User Conversations to Chinese Servers, Raising Security Concerns

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A new AI-powered robot toy called Eiliko, made by Energize Lab, has drawn privacy concerns after a Verge reporter found it transmits conversations over Wi-Fi to servers in China. The reporter said the device can store everything users say, and hackers could potentially gain access to that data or alter the toy's personality. When the reporter asked the bot whether it shares what is said with others, it replied that secrets were safe, a claim the report calls into question. The article says the company has not appeared concerned about these risks. The toy is sold through retailers such as Amazon.

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