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AI-Assisted TV Vibe Coding Leads to Rooted LG TV
The author attempted to vibe code their smart TV using AI, but the process went sideways. The AI-assisted installation left the TV worse off than before, culminating in a rooted LG TV. The AI assistant, Claude, recognized the TV had previously been rooted via the Homebrew Channel and advised against proceeding, leading to a sincere apology from the AI system after being called out for its mistake.