Google TV Gemini Voice Control

What happened

Google introduced new Gemini features for Google TV, enabling users to issue voice commands to Gemini for tasks such as locating and editing personal photographs, and modifying television settings. This integration expands the conversational AI capabilities directly within the Google TV interface, allowing for direct manipulation of device functions and personal media without requiring separate application interfaces.

Why it matters

The integration of Gemini for photo access and TV setting adjustments introduces an increased exposure to unintended or unauthorised modifications of device configurations and personal data access via voice commands. This creates a visibility gap for platform operators and IT security teams regarding the precise scope and intent of AI-driven actions, raising due diligence requirements for managing user permissions and auditing AI interaction logs. The burden falls on IT security and compliance to monitor and secure these new interaction vectors.