Turn off TV tracking feature from @wirecutter
Jason Chen explains the hidden 'ACR' tracking feature in smart TVs that collects user data, outlines the privacy risks involved, and directs viewers to a Wirecutter guide to disable it.
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Transcript
Smart Tier are tracking everything you watch. Using a feature called ACR or automatic content recognition, your internet connected TV is collecting screenshots from essentially anything displayed on screen as often as 20 to 30 times a minute. Such data could be used for personalized recommendations and advertising campaigns, but also for targeted political or health related messaging. And often, it's sold on data better markets. That's why we recommend disabling ACR. Head to Wirecutter to find o
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