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People are using AI to strip down their smart TVs
Original: People are using AI to 'dumb down' their smart TVs. Is that a good idea?
Frustrated by ads, tracking and cluttered interfaces on modern smart TVs, some owners are turning to AI chatbots for step-by-step instructions on disabling features or modifying the devices — essentially using AI to make their TVs simpler. CBC reports on the trend and weighs whether hacking your own television this way is wise, with observers split between reclaiming control over hardware and risks like voiding warranties or breaking the device.
Why now: Growing annoyance with ads and data tracking built into smart TVs has made DIY modification advice a hot topic.
Evidence
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