LG Televisions Caught Spying and Recording Customers, LG Finally Responds

An investigation by Gamers Nexus, supported by the FULU Foundation, revealed that certain LG smart TVs are capable of recording audio even when they appear to be off. Executive Director Kevin O'Reilly explains how Automatic Content Recognition (ACR) technology is used to capture snapshots of what you watch and listen to, building a detailed advertising profile that can include your age, income, race, and political leanings. This data is collected via lengthy, complex user agreements most consumers don't read.

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