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December 20, 2025
LG TVs’ unremovable Copilot shortcut is the least of smart TVs’ AI problems
LG says it’ll let people delete the Copilot icon. But TV chatbots aren’t going away.
TL;DR
- An LG TV firmware update caused controversy by installing an unremovable Microsoft Copilot shortcut.
- Users on Reddit and news outlets reported frustration with the forced installation of AI software.
- LG clarified that it was a shortcut to the web app, not a full installation, and pledged to allow users to delete it.
- LG plans to integrate Copilot more deeply into its webOS, including on 2025 OLED models for content discovery.
- Samsung TVs have included Copilot since August, with similar features and integration methods.
- Concerns are raised about increased user tracking, complex privacy policies, and potential TV "bloatware" with AI integration.
- The trend of integrating AI chatbots into smart TVs by companies like LG, Samsung, and Amazon is seen as a shift towards monetizing software through user data and ads.
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