Every Move You Make?

Air fryers are increasing common in UK kitchens. The consumer body, Which, has found, however, that some smart devices, request permission to record audio on the user's phone via a connected app. This function enables the user to start cooking before he/she gets home. Which found that the app provided by Xiaomi devices connect to trackers for Facebook and a TikTok ad network. The user's personal data is then sent to a server in China (https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2024/nov/05/air-fryer-excessive-surveillance-smart-devices-which-watches-speakers-trackers). Collecting of personal data can also be done by some smart watches and digital speakers. There's debate about whether data protection rules are adhered to. It's somewhat worrying that users may be subsequently targetted by marketing firms. Outsmarted by your own air fryer?