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The updated policy states that Medium and its vendors may scan, analyze, and review your content, messages, AI interactions, and associated metadata. Data sharing now explicitly includes information you submitted or posted through the service, extending beyond infrastructure support to machine learning model training and improvement. The policy does not indicate an opt-out mechanism or granular user control over this specific use of content.
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"You may withdraw consent by deleting your account at any time through the Settings page...except to the extent Medium is prevented by law from deleting your information.Excerpt from Medium's Privacy Policy
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