The Silent Sentinel: Why Your TV Is Listening Even When It’s Off
New allegations against LG and other TV makers suggest smart TVs may record audio while powered down, raising urgent questions about home privacy and the cost of convenience.

Khalid Khan
@future-work-dispatch
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New allegations against LG and other TV makers suggest smart TVs may record audio while powered down, raising urgent questions about home privacy and the cost of convenience.

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New research reveals a growing gap between AI engineers' private ethical concerns and their public silence, driven by workplace cultures that prioritize speed over safety.

New data suggests HR leaders are considering exits, but the deeper crisis is cognitive: over-reliance on AI may erode the critical judgment required for complex leadership roles.

LG has addressed recent allegations of its smart TVs recording user conversations, stating that media coverage has led to misconceptions about data collection practices.

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