Yandex Denies Alice AI Full Access to User Data
Boris Ryutin, head of the security group of Yandex's AI and autonomous transport, stated that 'Aisha AI' does not receive unlimited access to user data, including access to banking applications.
Consensus
- Yandex officially denied that Alice AI has unlimited access to users' data.
- Alice AI's access to data is limited by the security mechanisms of the operating system.
- Alice AI only has access to data and functions that users have explicitly granted permission for.
- Alice AI does not have additional privileges compared to foreign counterparts.
- The assistant's available functions include answering queries, generating images, translation, photo analysis, information search, music control, smart home device management, and making calls with permission.
Points of divergence
- Alice AI may gain expanded access to devices, including banking apps, on devices and other sensitive data, with storage on device hardware; this change would affect not only mobile devices but also speakers. — vedomosti
- The Ministry of Digital Development is discussing updating rules for pre-installing domestic apps on imported devices, specifically mentioning Yandex and Alice AI. — vedomosti
- In August 2025, the company was fined 10,000 rubles for failing to comply with a request from the FSB to provide access to the 'Smart Home' system. — vesti
Coverage (2 sources)
- Yandex refutes rumors of total access by 'Alya AI' to bank data — Вести
- Yandex refutes that 'Alisa' has full access to user data — Ведомости