AI Robot Pet Could Know Your Family Too Well: Is That a Recipe for Disaster?

A new AI robot pet called OlloNi SS1 can recognize and respond to individual family members, raising concerns about its potential to know too much about users' personal lives and relationships. The robot uses machine learning technology to build a memory of its owners and their loved ones. Its ability to remember family details may lead to an uncanny familiarity with users' private lives. The OlloNi SS1 is the latest in a growing line of home robots designed to become AI companions.