In Switzerland (at least in the Münstertal, Engadin, and Graubünden), the electricity provider told a friend of mine that there was a contract with the government to install modern electricity meters in 80% of households to ensure a "smart grid." You can think what you want about that, but it's not the core of my…
https://www.wired.com/story/telly-tv-free-privacy/ In the US, a startup is currently making headlines by offering a "free" television. In return, users must agree to monitoring their usage and displaying advertisements. Attempts to circumvent this policy (e.g., using the device without an internet connection or using DNS-based ad blockers) are prevented by contractual clauses. Furthermore, the device is not…