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Smart TVs secretly collect viewing data for AI training

By PulseAugur Editorial · [1 sources] ·

Smart TVs are reportedly collecting and transmitting viewing data, which is then used to train AI models. This data collection often happens without users' explicit awareness or consent. The practice raises concerns about privacy and the opaque nature of AI training data acquisition. AI

IMPACT Raises concerns about the ethical implications and transparency of AI training data sourcing.

RANK_REASON The cluster discusses a practice rather than a specific event or release, and lacks a primary source announcement.

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Smart TVs secretly collect viewing data for AI training

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    🧠 Smart TVs collect and transmit viewing data that companies use to train AI models. This data collection occurs largely without user awareness or explicit cons

    🧠 Smart TVs collect and transmit viewing data that companies use to train AI models. This data collection occurs largely without user awareness or explicit consent. 💬 Hacker News 🔗 https:// blog.includesecurity.com/2026/ 06/the-smart-tv-in-your-livingroom-is-a-node-in-the-aiscrap…

    LINKS blog.includesecurity.com/…/the-smart-tv-i… blog.includesecurity.com/2026

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