importantSYS.SOURCE: TechCrunch• 2026-10-19T16:13:22Z

AI-Driven Modifications Enable Users to Remove Smart TV Bloatware and Ads

Developers are leveraging AI to customize smart TVs by removing ads, bloatware, and tracking features. These modifications challenge the smart TV ad industry by disrupting data collection and personalized advertising models.

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.

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