Chinese-made air fryers and other smart devices are reportedly collecting excessive data from their users, including audio recordings, and sending personal information to servers in China, a situation that has led to a watchdog investigation in the United Kingdom.
A report by UK consumer group "Which?" uncovered that smart devices, including air fryers by Xiaomi, Tencent, and Aigostar, request invasive permissions like audio recording and location tracking to function properly. Some products transmit personal information to servers in China, while others include trackers for marketing purposes.
