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Montana bans TikTok. Also, FREE TV

The Vergecast

CHAPTER

The Privacy Gamble of Free TVs

This chapter explores the controversial launch of a new free TV model designed more like a digital billboard than a traditional television. It raises important issues regarding privacy, advertising, and the implications of built-in cameras and voice controls in a product marketed as 'dumb.' Additionally, the conversation highlights the broader trend of the television industry shifting towards advertising-driven revenue models, potentially sacrificing consumer privacy.

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