LG Denies Smart TV Spying Claims After Researchers Flag Data Logging

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LG has issued a statement pushing back against allegations that its smart TVs spy on users. The response follows findings published by Gamers Nexus, Level1Techs, and independent security researchers showing LG TVs logging and uploading user data. LG stated its TVs do not continuously record or transmit conversations, and that wake-word detection is handled locally on the device. However, critics noted the use of the word 'continuously' leaves room for interpretation, as researchers demonstrated extensive data logging behavior on LG sets. The dispute has raised broader concerns about data privacy practices in modern smart TVs.

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