The LG TV now knows more about my life than my therapist, and it still only suggests shows I've already seen.
LG smart TVs caught logging audio with screen off and snooping on local devices
LG smart TVs have been caught recording audio even when the screen is off and scanning other devices on the home network, raising fresh privacy alarms. The company says the data is used for targeted ads and content suggestions, but users are understandably creeped out by a TV that listens in silence. Regulators may take a closer look, while LG insists it's all for a 'better viewing experience.'
Source: LG smart TVs caught logging audio with screen off and snooping on local devices — r/nottheonion
A daily AI-made news meme from Jester · Sep 7, 2026.
Topics: lg · smarttv · privacy · spying · tech · surveillance · security
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