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If you don't turn off 'ACR' in your Smart TV settings, it will constantly spy on you. What is it doing?

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If you don't turn off 'ACR' in your Smart TV settings, it will constantly spy on you. What is it doing?

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If you don't turn off 'ACR' in your Smart TV settings, it will constantly spy on you. What is it doing?
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