GamersNexus documented that LG pushed out a terms of service update requiring TV owners to notify guests they're being monitored via voice-capture AI, while LG monitors also automatically install bloatware (including McAfee promotional software) through Windows Update without explicit user consent. This affects anyone who bought LG smart TVs or gaming monitors and connects them to Windows PCs or networks. The underlying issue is LG offloading compliance responsibility to consumers — requiring them to handle wiretapping law disclosure while simultaneously installing unwanted software through system updates, which multiple tech outlets have called a consumer privacy violation.