AI Pet Robot 'Eiliko' Stores User Conversations on Chinese Servers, Report Says
One-line summary: Eiliko, an emotion-reactive AI pet robot, reportedly keeps user conversations on Chinese servers, and that stored data may be exposed to attackers.
Key Points
- Eiliko is a small, marshmallow-shaped digital pet that switches between cartoon expressions to mirror the user's mood.
- When used over Wi-Fi, the device reportedly connects to servers in China, and its AI companion feature can store nearly everything users say to it.
- The Verge reports that this stored data is at risk of being hacked. The article URL suggests the findings come from a security group called Energize Lab.
- Because the device is marketed as a toy, children may be among its main users, which raises the sensitivity of the conversations it collects.
Why It Matters
For AI companion devices, the conversations are the core data, so server security and storage location translate directly into privacy risk. As low-cost AI toys spread, buyers have more reason to check data retention policies and whether a device works offline before buying.