Episode 1208 • • 1:52:03 - 1:55:22
1208: Weeping Angels
Smart TV Surveillance, ACR Technology and Weeping Angel
The "Off the Grid" segment warned of the surveillance capabilities built into modern Smart TVs. Manufacturers use Automatic Content Recognition (ACR) along with hidden cameras and microphones to track who is watching and their reactions to content. The segment referenced the CIA's "Weeping Angel" project, which explored using TVs as listening devices, and noted that users often unknowingly grant permission for this data collection in fine-print user agreements.