LG says smart TVs do not continuously record or transmit users' conversations

• LG Corp. issued a privacy clarification on Sep. 12, 2026, disputing reports that its smart TVs continuously record conversations.
• Voice-to-text starts only when users activate voice features via a wake word or remote button; wake-word detection is processed locally.
• Audio without a wake word is not stored or transmitted; voice data is not retained for later upload when connectivity returns.
• Automatic Content Recognition, voice recognition, and interest-based advertising are optional, off by default, opt-in via separate agreements.
• ACR uses audio fingerprinting to identify content; it does not collect screenshots, video, voice recordings, or other audio recordings.

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