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TechCrunchby Sarah Perez
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People are using AI to make their smart TVs dumb again

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Smart TV owners dissatisfied with ads, tracking, and slow interfaces are using AI agents to remove bloatware and regain control of their devices.

Key points

  • •Dissatisfaction with ad displays, tracking, and sluggish interfaces is the background of the trend.
  • •AI agents are being used to strip away bloatware from smart TVs.
  • •Users are attempting to take back manual control over their smart TV operations and settings.
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