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[โ€“] szczuroarturo -1 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

You can just not connect it to the internet

[โ€“] [email protected] 8 points 3 weeks ago

Generally yes, but as that gains popularity, the industry will look elsewhere to get their connection.

The world is bathed in cellular data networks and WiFi. I'd suggest that we aren't that far off from TVs that are connected without your knowledge.

And even if you find that tinfoil-hattish, the key point is: having the hardware in your house to begin with is a security risk. Why must I buy a TV with a camera in it when I literally have no personal use case for a camera in my TV?