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Smart TV users turn to AI agents to remove ads and bloatware

Original titlePeople are using AI to make their smart TVs dumb again

Outlet: TechCrunch
Published: Oct 20, 2026
Importance: 3/5

Summary

Some smart TV owners frustrated with ads, tracking, and slow interfaces are using AI agents to strip away bloatware and regain control of their devices.

Original excerpt

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.

#ai agent#smart tv#user control

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