LG Allows Removal of Microsoft Copilot Shortcut on Smart TVs

Owners of LG's smart televisions were taken aback by the sudden appearance of a Microsoft Copilot shortcut on their screens, which seemed impossible to eliminate. This unexpected addition raised several eyebrows, prompting LG officials to assure customers that they are working on an option to allow the deletion of the shortcut for those who prefer not to have it.

The representative from LG clarified that the Copilot icon merely serves as a direct link to launch the AI chatbot via the TV's web browser and is not a pre-installed app on the device itself. Although further details regarding the timeframe for when users can remove this prompt have been requested, no additional information has been provided as of now.

Learning from Past Mistakes

The scenario brings to mind the lessons from the well-known U2 album incident on iTunes, where unasked-for extras didn't sit well with users. People generally prefer to decide which functionalities they incorporate into their gadgets. Given smart TVs' dubious reputation concerning privacy, the unplanned introduction of an AI feature was unlikely to earn widespread approval from users.