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LG Denies TV Spying Claims Amidst Gamers Nexus Investigation

LG has strongly denied allegations that its smart TVs spy on users by recording audio and scanning local networks. The claims originated from an online investigation by Gamers Nexus, which suggested that millions of LG TVs were collecting user data and ambient conversations, even when in standby mode. LG stated that voice data is only processed when a user actively uses voice commands or the 'Hi LG' wake word, and that network scanning is a standard feature across smart devices. AI

IMPACT This story highlights ongoing concerns about data privacy and security in smart home devices, relevant to user trust in connected technologies.

RANK_REASON The cluster discusses claims and denials regarding TV privacy features, not a new product release or core AI research.

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LG Denies TV Spying Claims Amidst Gamers Nexus Investigation

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  1. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Stephen Warwick ·

    LG strongly denies TV spying claims, says tracking and snooping concerns 'not true' — online investigation claims 216,000,000 TVs spy and record audio

    LG has strongly denied recent security and privacy concerns raised regarding its smart TVs.