LG TVs Reportedly Eavesdrop on Users Even When the Screen Is Off

An investigative report by Gamers Nexus suggests that LG smart TVs may be recording user conversations even when the screens are turned off. The investigation also claims the company's Automatic Content Recognition (ACR) system logs information about other devices connected to the same home network.
Why it matters
This raises significant privacy concerns regarding the extent of data collection by smart home devices and the transparency of consumer electronics manufacturers.
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