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.

  • Mulligrubs@lemmy.worldEnglish
    121·
    28 days ago

    I got my mom an iPad, apparently AI is unavoidable in setup. To finish setup, you must agree to Apple AI.

    They are all doing it together. I can’t keep track of who owns what, perhaps “they” are all actually owned by the same megacorp.

    • root@lemmy.worldEnglish
      3·
      28 days ago

      Oh really? I have never had Apple Intelligence enabled on mine, it was always opt in I thought

    • SkunkWorkz@lemmy.worldEnglish
      2·
      28 days ago

      Well Vanguard and Blackrock have a significant stake in all major companies even in Apple, together they own something like 17% of Apple and almost the same in Microsoft. Since they buy shares for their ETFs or mutual fund products. While they technically don’t own the shares but only manage the investments they do vote on behalf of their clients.