A recent 48-page report has likened smart TVs to a "digital Trojan Horse" due to their invasive data harvesting practices.

The report claims that connected TVs and streaming devices are collecting a vast amount of sensitive user data, including viewing habits, location, and even conversations, often without users' knowledge or consent.

This data is then used for targeted advertising, and in some cases, even sold to third-party companies, raising serious concerns about consumer privacy and manipulation.

The report is urging regulatory bodies, such as the FTC and FCC, to investigate the connected TV industry's practices and take action to protect consumers from this unprecedented level of surveillance and manipulation.

Smart TVs are like “a digital Trojan Horse” in people’s homes
48-page report urges FTC, FCC to investigate connected TV industry data harvesting.
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/10/streaming-industry-has-unprecedented-surveillance-manipulation-capabilities/