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Eilik marshmallow robot pet raises privacy questions
Original: There's a new digital pet in town - a cute little marshmallow of a robot that can change its cartoony expressions to mat
A new desktop companion robot called Eilik-like Eiliko is drawing attention for its cute design and animated cartoon expressions that react to users' moods. But observers are warning that when users or children talk to it over Wi-Fi, the device sends data to servers in China, and its AI companion can store everything it is told, sparking debate over privacy risks.
Why now: The contrast between its cute pet appeal and concerns about data being sent to China is sparking privacy debate.
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