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LG defends smart-TV features amid audio surveillance allegations

LG has strongly denied claims that its smart TVs record ambient conversations for advertising data or engage in unauthorized snooping. The company describes reports of audio capture and uploading as misleading, asserting that such tracking is not true. These denials follow an online investigation alleging 216,000,000 TVs record audio and reports that devices may scan local area networks for third-party phones. LG maintains that its televisions do not spy on users unless they have opted in to specific features.

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  • ✓ LG denies that its smart TVs record ambient conversations for advertising purposes.
  • ✓ LG describes reports that its televisions capture and upload audio as misleading.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 10 independent reporting domains (90% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

What changed

LG issued formal denials against specific allegations regarding ad-targeting audio recording and general snooping.

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  1. LG denies audio surveillance allegations for smart TVs

    LG has strongly denied claims that its smart TVs record ambient conversations for advertising data or engage in unauthorized snooping. The company describes reports of audio capture and uploading as misleading, asserting that such tracking is not true. These denials follow an online investigation alleging 216,000,000 TVs record audio and reports that devices may scan local area networks for third-party phones. LG maintains that its televisions do not spy on users unless they have opted in to specific features.

    Why it matters

    Smart TVs integrate microphones and network connectivity to enable voice commands and app functionality. This creates a security risk where hardware could potentially be used for surveillance or targeted advertising without user consent.

    What is confirmed

    • LG denies that its smart TVs record ambient conversations for advertising purposes.
    • LG describes reports that its televisions capture and upload audio as misleading.

    Still unconfirmed

    • LG smart TVs can be hacked to listen to conversations according to a new report.

    What to watch next

    • Independent technical audits of LG TV firmware to verify audio transmission
    • Legal or regulatory filings regarding consumer privacy violations
    • Release of the full methodology from the investigation claiming 216 million affected devices
    Sources used for this update (10)
    1. Al Jazeera — LG defends smart-TV features amid audio surveillance allegations
    2. Tom's Hardware — LG strongly denies TV spying claims, says tracking and snooping concerns 'not true' — online investigation claims 216,000,000 TVs spy and record audio
    3. The Verge — LG TVs caught spying even when offline or on standby
    4. Ars Technica — LG TV shown scanning LAN for third-party phones and other devices
    5. CNET — LG Denies Its Televisions Record Ambient Conversations for Ad Targeting
    6. PCWorld — 5 ways to stop smart TV snooping by LG and others
    7. Mashable — YouTuber claims LG TVs spy on users even when turned off
    8. WCNC — LG smart TVs can be hacked to listen in on your conversations, new report shows
    9. www.theverge.com — LG responds to TV spying allegations
    10. gizmodo.com — LG Denies Its TVs Are Spying on You (Unless You Opted In)
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