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Story summary
- Samsung's pilot program now includes ads on Family Hub refrigerators in the U.S., despite previous assurances against advertising.
- Ads will display on idle Cover Screens but will not interrupt Art Mode or photo displays, and users can temporarily dismiss them.
- Revised Terms of Service suggest potential data usage for targeted advertising, raising privacy concerns.
- Consumer backlash is expected, as many believe expensive appliances shouldn't feature ads.
- If successful, this approach may prompt other manufacturers to consider similar advertising strategies.
