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The Eiliko, a digital pet robot, transmits user conversations to servers located in China.
The device, described as a marshmallow-shaped toy with changing facial expressions, connects via Wi-Fi to store data on foreign infrastructure.
The Verge reported that this setup exposes personal information to potential hacking or personality hijacking. The manufacturer, Energize Lab, has not addressed these security concerns.
A review by The Verge involved purchasing an Eiliko from Amazon on August 29. During a ten-minute test conversation on August 30, the reviewer asked the bot if it shared user information with others.
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