LG will let you delete the previously unremovable Microsoft Copilot shortcut on its smart TVs

Several LG smart TV owners, including some Engadget staff, were surprised to find what looked like suddenly installed on their devices earlier this week. After all the raised eyebrows, a representative from LG has reached out to say that the company “will take steps to allow users to delete the shortcut icon if they wish.”

According to the spokesperson, the Copilot icon is a shortcut for launching the AI chatbot in the TV’s web browser rather than an application embedded in the appliance. We’ve asked for more specifics about when people will be able to get rid of the Copilot prompt, but have not received a response at this time.

Apparently we’re still learning the lessons of . It might seem like free additions would be something people would enjoy, but it turns out customers want to choose which services they use. Particularly when smart TVs on privacy, the surprise appearance of an AI chatbot wasn’t likely to be well received.