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I didn't realize my LG TV was spying on me until I turned off this setting (www.pocket-lint.com)
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Smart TVs with an internet connection: Lets grab screenshots and send them to cooperate analysis advertisement department.

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[-] AntiBullyRanger@ani.social 5 points 8 months ago

Live Plus before, it's a feature on LG smart TVs that uses ACR (automatic content recognition) to analyze what's displayed on your screen (via The Markup). LG then uses that data to offer "personalized services," including content recommendations and advertisements.

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