Smart TVs: The Privacy Concerns You Need to Know About
Smart TVs watch everything on the screen
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Smart TVs have become a staple in many households, offering a range of features and entertainment options. However, recent revelations have raised concerns about the privacy implications of these devices. Popular smart TV models made by Samsung and LG have been found to take multiple snapshots of what you are watching every second, even when they are being used as external displays for your laptop or video game console.
Manufacturers of smart TVs use these frequent screenshots, along with audio recordings, in their automatic content recognition systems. These systems track viewing habits to target individuals with specific advertising. Researchers have discovered that Samsung TVs can take screenshots every 500 milliseconds, while LG…
