LG monitors installing adware on Windows PCs
4 hours ago
- #AI voice recording
- #unwanted software installation
- #LG privacy issues
- LG gaming monitors automatically install unwanted software, including McAfee Scam Detector, without user permission.
- LG's terms require users to warn guests their voices may be recorded via AI features to comply with wiretapping laws.
- Users can avoid issues by disabling microphone features, not updating software, or disconnecting the TV from the internet.
- Concerns arise over LG potentially using voices for AI training and the broad access of installed software to system resources.