As long as "smart" TVs still provide for a way to not connect it to any network (this is true for Roku TVs too) it's all good and we can use them as dumb TVs.

As long as "smart" TVs still provide for a way to not connect it to any network (this is true for Roku TVs too) it's all good and we can use them as dumb TVs. Yes, most people may not realize that's an option. But also, yes, the TV price already factors in the financial benefits of getting people's personal information. I remember reading an article on this, oh yes: https://www.businessinsider.com/smart-tv-data-collection-advertising-2019-1 https://www.businessinsider.com/smart-tv-data-collection-adv... """ It's not just about data collection. It's about post-purchase monetization of the TV. """