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People are using AI to strip smart TVs of bloatware

Original: People are using AI to 'dumb down' their smart TVs. Is that a good idea?

Smart TV owners are turning to AI coding assistants to help them disable ads, tracking and unwanted apps on their televisions, effectively 'dumbing down' devices loaded with pre-installed software. The trend raises questions about whether homeowners should have full control over hardware they bought, and about warranty and security risks when users modify their TVs' software.

Why now: Growing frustration with ad-filled smart TVs and recent attention to AI-assisted home hardware hacks.

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• People are using AI to 'dumb down' their smart TVs. Is that a good idea? · devonnull · 7

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