LG is pushing back against reports that its smart TVs spy on users. This week, Gamers Nexus, Level1Techs, and independent security researchers said the TVs log and upload data about viewers. LG said its TVs "do not continuously record or transmit users' conversations." It also said features like voice recognition and ads based on your interests are optional and not on by default.
π The Backstory
Earlier tests showed an LG TV kept long logs of nearby conversations even after its AI assistant seemed to stop listening. That makes the word "continuously" important, because the TV did keep some records. LG said the audio used to spot what you watch is handled inside the TV, not a speaker. But it did not answer wider questions about how much data it collects or who gets it.
π― Why It Matters
Many people have smart TVs sitting in their living rooms. This story is a reminder to check your TV's privacy settings and know what your devices may be recording.
LG is pushing back against reports that its smart TVs spy on users. This week, Gamers Nexus, Level1Techs, and independent security researchers said the TVs log and upload data about viewers. LG said its TVs "do not continuously record or transmit users' conversations." It also said features like voice recognition and ads based on your interests are optional and not on by default.
Earlier tests showed an LG TV kept long logs of nearby conversations even after its AI assistant seemed to stop listening. That makes the word "continuously" important, because the TV did keep some records. LG said the audio used to spot what you watch is handled inside the TV, not a speaker. But it did not answer wider questions about how much data it collects or who gets it.
Many people have smart TVs sitting in their living rooms. This story is a reminder to check your TV's privacy settings and know what your devices may be recording.