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Texas sues biggest TV makers, alleging smart TVs spy on users without consent
Automated Content Recognition brings “mass surveillance” to homes, lawsuits say.
TL;DR
- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued Samsung, LG, Sony, Hisense, and TCL over smart TV data collection.
- The lawsuits allege that ACR technology spies on viewers, capturing screenshots and monitoring viewing activity without consent.
- Collected data is allegedly used for targeted advertising and sold for profit.
- The suits claim violations of the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act, seeking damages and restraining orders.
- Concerns are raised about Chinese manufacturers Hisense and TCL potentially sharing data with the Chinese government.
- Opt-out processes for privacy settings are described as complex and difficult for consumers to navigate.