Hi Terry, > That uses a Samsung Monitor (with > built-in Netflix, Prime Video, etc), and the terrestrial functionality > is provided by the Humax Aura PVR (which also has Apps).
Why does it matter if the software has AI or not given it is already more complex, and Internet connected than needed to just play video and audio which is piped to it? > I still don't have a definitive description of what the AI does in a > Smart TV :-( Did you see Ian's YouTube link? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IFVTcM28KA ‘already substantial risks of any Internet-connected Smart TV’ — https://grok.com/share/c2hhcmQtNQ_45973241-ff07-4689-8a38-3bd0974aec2d If you're happy with Smart TVs then it's already game over. Accept your new AI overlords, or rebel! -- Cheers, Ralph. -- Next meeting: Online, Jitsi, Tuesday, 2026-10-06 20:00 Check to whom you are replying Meetings, mailing list, IRC, ... https://dorset.lug.org.uk New thread, don't hijack: mailto:[email protected]

