Developers use AI agents to strip smart TVs of bloatware

Developers and "vibe coders" are using AI coding tools to remotely strip ads, tracking and bloatware from smart TVs over Wi-Fi, via projects like dumbtv and cleanyourtv. AI has lowered the barrier to such hacks. Wider adoption could disrupt the smart TV ad industry, which profits from viewing data.

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