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Discussions on WindowsForum.com about webOS TV privacy focus on LG's integration of Microsoft Copilot into webOS smart TVs. Users report that the AI assistant cannot be removed through standard settings, raising concerns about device ownership and manufacturer control. The debate centers on whether such unremovable software compromises user privacy and the right to control installed applications on purchased hardware. Topics include firmware updates that add AI features without clear consent, the implications for personal data collection, and comparisons to similar practices in other consumer electronics. The conversation reflects broader tensions between smart TV functionality and user autonomy.
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    LG Copilot on webOS TVs: Unremovable AI Sparks Ownership Debate

    LG’s latest webOS update has quietly planted Microsoft’s Copilot on a broad set of smart TVs and — in a growing number of reported cases — left owners with no straightforward way to remove it, touching off a heated debate about device ownership, privacy, and the way manufacturers deliver new...