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An investigation by Gamers Nexus reveals that LG Smart TVs operate as sophisticated surveillance tools by harvesting extensive data through Automatic Content Recognition (ACR) and native hardware. The devices can eavesdrop on private conversations via embedded microphones even when seemingly powered off or disconnected from the network, later transmitting plain-text transcripts to advertising partners. Beyond audio, these TVs scan local networks to identify other household electronics, such as phones and smartwatches, to facilitate political and commercial targeting. The report highlights that LG employs dark patterns and lengthy legal agreements to obscure these practices, often profiting more from data brokerage than hardware sales. Security researchers also identified vulnerabilities that allow attackers to remotely hijack TVs, prompting recommendations to keep these devices physically disconnected from the internet.