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AI robot toy Eiliko leaks millions of user conversations from unprotected Chinese servers

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A popular AI-powered robot toy named Eiliko has been found to have severe security vulnerabilities, with its manufacturer, Energize Lab, storing user conversations and personal data on unprotected Chinese servers. Hacker Sammy Azdoufal discovered that over 13 million conversations from tens of thousands of Eiliko robots, many of which are used by children in the US, were accessible. This data includes detailed personal profiles, and in some cases, unencrypted photos and audio recordings, posing significant risks for data breaches and targeted scams. AI

IMPACT Highlights significant security risks in AI-powered consumer devices, potentially impacting user trust and data privacy.

RANK_REASON The item discusses a security flaw in a consumer product that uses AI, rather than a core AI development or research breakthrough.

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AI robot toy Eiliko leaks millions of user conversations from unprotected Chinese servers

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  1. The Verge — AI TIER_1 English(EN) · Sean Hollister ·

    Your secrets aren’t safe with this cute robot toy — they’re on Chinese servers ready to be hacked

    There's a new digital pet in town - a cute little marshmallow of a robot that can change its cartoony expressions to match your mood. But if you or your kids talk to "Eiliko" over Wi-Fi, it'll phone home to China. Its AI companion can store literally everything you tell it on Chi…

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