LG's recent software update has forcibly installed Microsoft Copilot, an AI assistant, on smart TVs without removal options, sparking widespread user backlash over privacy, bloatware, and loss of control. This highlights growing tensions in smart devices, where monetization often overrides user preferences.
I read somewhere Samsung does it too. Not surprised at all if they all do it, along wiht the streaming sticks.
I mean considering that broadcasters have been viewing our watching habits ever since the inception of TV this is really no different.
Those viewing stats were the result of polling and maybe some heuristics, but it’s not possible to measure how many receiving stations are tuned to a TV or radio frequency
You’ve obviously never heard of the Nelson rating system. They very much insult boxes on top of people’s TVs that were known as Nelson family’s to actually watch their viewing habits and track it. And then they were able to estimate based on the number of TVs sold in that area what was being viewed.
Its a bit different from opting into being a nelson family vs obfuscating opting you in automatically and recording all of your TV watching
For some, yeah. But with the way things are running in politics, we’re 6 inches away from Sony demanding to see our viewing logs to make sure we’re not pirating.
Today’s data collection is tomorrow’s felony conviction.
I mean, sony has already installed rootkits under the pretense of DRM. Back in 2005
Even if the cats are out of the bag, i’d like to remove as many privacy leaks as possible.