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The clause establishes a concrete opt-out from AI-driven grading, giving users a meaningful avenue to invoke the right not to be subject to solely automated consequential decisions.
Interpretive note: The canonical claim merges two independent user rights (electing a human grader and requesting human grade review). The primary right is the election of a human grader; the second is recorded in omitted_material.
The updated terms now explicitly disclose that Coursera processes communications through voice-enabled features that transcribe audio into text, and clarify that personal data may be shared with third parties including affiliates and business partners. The policy expands descriptions of AI-driven personalization and chatbot applications that use your learning and interaction data. The terms establish that data may be transferred to entities that become Coursera affiliates or subsidiaries during business transitions. You should review the updated guidance that cautions against including unnecessary or sensitive personal data in the platform's free-text and voice-enabled communication features.
View change record →The updated Privacy Notice removes explicit language stating that the policy does not apply to Coursera's Ollie mobile application and no longer directs users to a separate Ollie Privacy Notice for that app. Previously, users of Ollie had clear notice to consult a dedicated privacy policy; that direction is now absent from the main Privacy Notice. The updated notice also narrows the scope of covered entities by removing 'affiliates' from the definition of Coursera, stating the policy now applies to Coursera, Inc., its subsidiaries, and international branches only. Users of the Ollie App should independently verify what privacy terms currently govern that application, as the main Coursera Privacy Notice no longer explicitly addresses Ollie coverage.
View change record →Where Coursera's AI-enabled peer review may affect your grade, you are permitted to elect a human grader and to request that a human review your grade.
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"Certain Features such as AI Enabled Peer Review may affect the grade you receive on an assessment. In such circumstances, you are able to elect to have a human grader instead. You can also request human review of your grade.Excerpt from Coursera's Privacy Notice
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The clause establishes a concrete opt-out from AI-driven grading, giving users a meaningful avenue to invoke the right not to be subject to solely automated consequential decisions.
Where Coursera's AI-enabled peer review may affect your grade, you are permitted to elect a human grader and to request that a human review your grade.
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