LG DENIES TV SPYING CLAIMS AFTER RESEARCHER REPORT
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LG pushed back against allegations from security researchers who claimed the company's smart TVs log and upload user data. The manufacturer says recent media coverage has created misconceptions about how its televisions operate.
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