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Samsung Health Reverses Data Deletion Policy for AI Opt-Out Users

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from 9to5Google ·

Samsung Health will no longer delete all user data when they opt out of AI training, following backlash. The policy previously forced users to choose between AI consent or losing long-term health tracking. The change preserves core functionality for privacy-conscious users.

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The reversal shows Samsung underestimated user backlash, but the initial policy reveals how companies weaponize data deletion to coerce AI consent.
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