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Eiliko Robot Report Raises Privacy and Security Concerns
A newly published Verge report questions how Energize Lab’s Eiliko robot handles conversations and the security of data stored on servers in China.
Eiliko robot faces scrutiny over stored conversations
The Verge's October 15 report says Energize Lab's Eiliko robot can store conversations on servers in China when used over Wi-Fi. The report warns that hackers could access this information or alter the companion's personality. Its writer bought the robot on August 29 and tested it the following day; those tests preceded the newly published account.
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Connie Brew