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According to The Verge, a recent two-hour-and-15-minute video by Gamers Nexus alleged that LG TVs can record audio, track viewing habits, and act as remote surveillance devices. The report states that television manufacturers across the industry track user data using automatic content recognition (ACR) systems to offset hardware sold at low prices or at a loss. Users must generally opt out, though The Verge notes that consent is often secured through lengthy agreements and deceptive design patterns.