Samsung is holding your health data hostage for AI training
Your data gets deleted if you refuse AI training
1Samsung Health's new policy
Samsung Health uses users' health data to train its AI models. However, users who refuse this permission will have their data deleted and synchronization with servers stopped. This creates a significant disadvantage for users.
2Data usage for AI training
Samsung collects health data from Galaxy Watch and Samsung smartphone users. This data is used to develop AI models. Users can refuse the use of this data, but in this case, the data will be deleted.
3User reaction
This policy has caused a significant backlash among users. Many users face the risk of losing the Samsung Health service they have been using for years. This situation has led to criticism that Samsung is not consumer-friendly.
4Data collection details
Samsung Health collects a wide range of data from users, from mental health information to menstrual cycles. This data is used for AI training. Users can refuse the collection of this data, but in this case, they cannot benefit from the service.
5Legal requirements
Samsung defines its policy of deleting users' data as 'legal requirements'. However, it is unclear what exactly this means. Users are questioning the legal basis of this policy.
6Consumer rights
Samsung's policy poses a significant problem in terms of consumer rights. Users face the risk of losing a service they have been using for years. This situation has led to criticism that Samsung is not consumer-friendly.
Original article: Android Police — Samsung sağlık verilerinizi AI eğitimi için tutuyor