Is your LG TV spying on you? The company finally responds
Your TV isn't all ears, but it certainly isn't minding its business.
A Gamers Nexus video has raised privacy concerns about LG smart TVs, prompting the company to finally respond. The video highlighted several issues, including voice recognition, Automatic Content Recognition (ACR), and data collection. LG has denied that its TVs continuously record conversations. Instead, the company claims that voice processing only starts when users activate it.
Furthermore, LG asserts that its Automatic Content Recognition (ACR) system uses audio fingerprinting instead of recording users' screens or conversations. However, ACR can still collect information about viewing habits when enabled, leading to broader questions about user consent during the TV setup process. The video has reignited discussions about the privacy implications of smart TVs, which are often seen as unassuming gadgets in our living rooms.
While users may spend 20 minutes deciding what to watch and eventually switch off the TV, smart TVs are effectively connected computers that can gather far more information than their predecessors.
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