Researcher Claims Samsung TVs Listen to You to Target Ads
The researcher said the TVs use on-device AI, telemetry and connected devices to build ad profiles and capture ambient audio.
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Researcher claims Samsung TVs listen to you to target ads
What if your Samsung TV is collecting more than just your viewing habits while you relax on the couch? A cybersecurity researcher claims he uncovered evidence that his smart TV gathers audio, screenshots, and other personal data to help advertisers target viewers with personalized ads. If the claims are accurate, your television could be revealing […] Read the original article here: Researcher claims Samsung TVs listen to you to target ads
It's no secret that smart TVs record a lot of data depending on the manufacturer and your terms of use or your consent. LG came under the pressure of justification. However...To post: Smart TV listens unexpectedly: Samsung's TVs always have an open ear Where you can follow us: Facebook, Reddit, Google News, X, Threads Stay up to date? Adds us to Google as the preferred source!
A security researcher claims that his 2025 Samsung TV counts dog barking and baby crying, then sends these numbers to the brand's servers. He conducted his analysis with the tools of OpenAI, which suspended his account for "cyber abuse".
"I finally found a company that really listens to its customers," says a hacker that Samsung TVs use AI to record sound and make screenshots for advertising purposes.A security researcher under the pseudonym of @log4j has highlighted mechanisms of data collection and active listening within the firmware of his Samsung connected TV of 2025. The technical analysis reveals the existence of a background service capable of operating microphones...
A security researcher claims to have found an always-on microphone and AI tracking in Samsung TVs. Samsung says the feature requires permission.
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