Insecure #Deebot #robotvacuums collect photos and audio to train #AI
#Ecovacs’s #privacypolicy allows for blanket collection of user data for research purposes, including:
- The 2D or 3D map of the user’s house generated by the device
- Voice recordings from the device’s microphone
- Photos or videos recorded by the device’s camera
It also states voice recordings, videos and photos that are deleted via app may continue to be held and used by Ecovacs
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-05/robot-vacuum-deebot-ecovacs-photos-ai/104416632 #privacy #surveillance
Insecure Deebot robot vacuums collect photos and audio to train AI

The ABC has found critical cybersecurity vulnerabilities in Ecovacs devices.

ABC News