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 not clear if skipping account setup also disables AI so I’m not sure if there is a Terms of Service that must be accepted.
Feels like something someone would at least attempt to sue Apple over for not disclosing upfront.