"On smart TVs, ACR can capture hundreds of images of what's on your screen each minute, whether that content originates from the TV's built-in apps or a connected device like a dedicated streaming box or game console. The screenshots are sent to your TV's manufacturer, who can use the data gathered to target ads on your TV, or sell the data to other ad providers to target ads on other platforms."
"As spotted by SamMobile, the new restraining order signed by State District Judge Benjamin Smith calls for Samsung and anyone working with the company to halt any collection, sharing, or use of ACR data related to users in Texas, citing violations of the state's Deceptive Trade Practices Act. A hearing on the case has been scheduled this Friday, January 9."
"Last month, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed suit against five TV manufacturers for "spying on Texans" through the use of automated content recognition (ACR). In the suits, Sony, Samsung, LG, Hisense, and TCL are all accused of surreptitiously harvesting screenshots of users' TV content for the purpose of targeted advertising. This week, Paxton's office announced a new development: a judge in Texas has issued a temporary restraining order against Samsung, stopping the practice within the state."
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed suit against five TV manufacturers — Sony, Samsung, LG, Hisense, and TCL — alleging surreptitious harvesting of screenshots via automated content recognition (ACR) to enable targeted advertising. A Texas judge signed a temporary restraining order requiring Samsung and its partners to halt collection, sharing, or use of ACR data tied to Texas users, citing violations of the state's Deceptive Trade Practices Act. A hearing to consider a temporary injunction is scheduled for January 9. ACR systems can capture hundreds of images per minute from built-in apps or connected devices and transmit screenshots to manufacturers or ad providers.
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