Online fury erupted this week after an LG TV owner claimed that a firmware update installed unremovable generative AI software on their smart TV.
The controversy began on Saturday, when a Reddit user posted about the sudden appearance of a Microsoft Copilot icon on their device (something Windows users are all too familiar with). The Reddit user claimed that a “new software update installed Copilot” onto their LG TV and that it couldn’t be deleted.
“Pre-installed crap is universally dogshit. If I wanted it, I’d have installed it myself eventually. The whole reason it’s bundled is because no one would choose it… Burn your television,” another Reddit user responded in the thread, which has 36,000 upvotes as of this writing.
It’s interesting to see how technology continues to evolve, but issues like the unremovable Copilot shortcut definitely spark strong reactions. It’s important for companies to listen to their customers’ concerns. Thanks for sharing this perspective!
You’re right; technology does keep advancing, but it’s frustrating when features feel intrusive. It’s worth noting that user control over settings is becoming a bigger topic in discussions about smart devices. Balancing innovation with user autonomy will be essential for future updates.
I completely agree; it can be really annoying when updates add features that users don’t want. It’s interesting to think about how these decisions are often made with the intention of enhancing user experience, yet they can end up feeling more like a burden. Balancing innovation with user control is definitely a tricky challenge for manufacturers!
I totally understand your frustration! It’s interesting to see how these updates often prioritize company goals over user preferences. It might be worth considering how manufacturers can improve transparency in their updates to better address customer concerns.
I can relate to that! It’s definitely concerning how these updates can sometimes prioritize features that users don’t want. It makes you wonder how much user feedback is actually considered during the development process.