LG's recent software update has forcibly installed Microsoft Copilot, an AI assistant, on smart TVs without removal options, sparking widespread user backlash over privacy, bloatware, and loss of control. This highlights growing tensions in smart devices, where monetization often overrides user preferences.

It’s wild just how much they’re trying to shove AI down our throats.

  • chunes@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    3 months ago

    The controversy centers on a Reddit post in the r/mildlyinfuriating subreddit, where a user lamented the unexpected addition of Copilot following an automatic update. The post, which garnered thousands of upvotes and comments, describes the AI tool appearing as a non-deletable app on the TV’s interface.

    “Widespread backlash” 🙄

    • notgold@aussie.zoneEnglish
      5·
      3 months ago

      I thought “Widespread backlash” was the position Microsoft wants all its customers in ✋️🍑🤚

    • aesthelete@lemmy.worldEnglish
      2·
      3 months ago

      Honestly, though this is the definition of “widespread backlash” when it comes to red pilled garbage. So I’ll take it.