# People are using AI to make their smart TVs dumb again

- Source: TechCrunch
- Published: 2026-10-19T16:13:22+00:00
- Category: Tech
- Original: https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/19/people-are-using-ai-to-make-their-smart-tvs-dumb-again/
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/people-are-using-ai-to-make-their-smart-tvs-dumb-again-6b6772/

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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