I’ve had this issue ever since I got one of the latest model a year ago. Need to reset it like once a month.

A factory reset didn’t fix it :/

And I have another Apple TV 4K which is one generation old that’s never had the problem.

There’s a chance, OP, that you might have carbon monoxide poisoning if it’s true that you “became paranoid all of a sudden”. For anyone with gas appliances, regularly check that your CO detectors are working.

I don’t mean this as a diss or to invalidate your (totally valid) concerns about data privacy.

Rick Darge’s YouTube channel is criminally underrated. Such a fun binge watch.

Getting Brad Neely vibes from that drawing. Brad, is that you?

Taxi and Limousine Commission

You might hear about medallions in New York City and this is the agency that sells them, enabling a taxi to operate in the city legally.