Smart TV Users Turn to AI Tools to Strip Ads and Block Tracking

By John Higgins · The Verge · 2026-10-23

The Verge reports that consumers are increasingly using large language models and developer tools to overhaul their television software. These 'vibe-coding' efforts allow owners to bypass cluttered interfaces and intrusive data collection on Android-based sets from manufacturers

The Verge reports that consumers are increasingly using large language models and developer tools to overhaul their television software. These 'vibe-coding' efforts allow owners to bypass cluttered interfaces and intrusive data collection on Android-based sets from manufacturers