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AI Agents Help Users Remove Bloatware from Smart TVs

Some smart TV owners are using AI agents to remove ads, tracking, and sluggish interfaces from their devices. This approach helps them regain control by effectively turning their smart TVs into simpler, 'dumb' TVs.

Source: TechCrunch AI · techcrunch.com Published 2026-10-19T16:13:22+00:00 Detected 2026-10-19T17:17:56+00:00
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Some smart TV owners are using AI agents to remove ads, tracking, and sluggish interfaces from their devices. This approach helps them regain control by effectively turning their smart TVs into simpler, 'dumb' TVs.

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Fed up with ads, tracking and sluggish interfaces, some smart TV owners are turning to AI agents to strip away bloatware and take back control of their TVs.

As smart TVs become more complex and intrusive with ads and tracking, AI agents offer a way to enhance user privacy and improve performance. This trend highlights growing consumer demand for more control over connected devices.

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