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Microsoft Ends Copilot Support on Smart TVs This Year

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Microsoft is discontinuing Copilot functionality on LG and Samsung smart TVs in 2026. The AI assistant, which offered chat and content recommendations, will cease working on televisions after support ends. Based on the linked publisher’s reporting.

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This shift may streamline AI integration, potentially leading to more focused and powerful AI experiences in other dedicated productivity applications.

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The abrupt discontinuation of Copilot on smart TVs may leave users with unanswered questions about data privacy, as the AI assistant's data handling practices remain unclear, and no official guidance has been provided by Microsoft or the TV manufacturers.

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Microsoft is discontinuing Copilot support on all smart TVs in 2026, as indicated by an on-screen message rather than an official announcement. The exact discontinuation date and reasons remain unclear; official statements or detailed timelines would clarify the situation.

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