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Developers Using AI to Strip Ads and Tracking from Smart TVs

Original: Developers Are Using AI to Strip Ads and Tracking from Smart TVs

Developers are turning to artificial intelligence tools to remove built-in advertising and data tracking from smart TVs, according to a report from GadgetReview. The story is drawing wide attention on technology forums, where commenters are debating the practice, its legal grey areas, and what it says about growing frustration with ad-laden, surveillance-heavy smart TV software.

Why now: Smart TV ads and tracking are a widespread frustration, and AI tools have made ad-blocking approaches newly feasible, sparking debate on tech forums.

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