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.

It’s wild just how much they’re trying to shove AI down our throats.

  • NOT_RICK@lemmy.worldEnglish
    8·
    3 months ago

    Or just buy whatever smart panel and do the same. Might as well take the subsidy from the smart panel and just leave it off your network

    • KillerWhaleEnglish
      4·
      3 months ago

      Mine periodically displays a wi-fi not connected overlay if it’s not connected.

      • borari@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
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        3 months ago

        Connect it to WiFi but dump it in a subnet that’s not allowed to send traffic out? That’s wild though.

        • KillerWhaleEnglish
          4·
          3 months ago

          I’ll look into that. I was considering plugging in an old wifi router without a wan connection. Which should effectively be the same outcome.