Your smart TV may be crawling the web for AI

In the latest edition of Lowpass by Janko Roettgers, the newsletter explores the evolving landscape of streaming services and advertising. As consumers face a choice between high-priced ad-free subscriptions and ad-supported models with tracking, Bright Data presents an alternative for streaming operators. This approach targets apps on Samsung's Tizen and LG's webOS platforms, aiming to provide a solution that avoids both ads and exorbitant fees. The newsletter highlights the implications of this model for publishers and consumers alike, suggesting a shift in how streaming services could operate in the future. For more insights, readers are encouraged to visit The Verge.

• Consumers face choices between ad-free and ad-supported streaming.
• Bright Data offers an alternative for streaming operators.
• Targeted apps include Samsung's Tizen and LG's webOS.
• The model aims to eliminate ads and high fees.
• Implications for publishers and consumers are significant.