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Even actions such as sending private notes — which users may consider non-public — cause certain account information to be exposed to other parties.
The updated policy discloses that vendors, service providers, and consultants with access to your information may scan, analyze, and review your content, messages, AI interactions, and associated metadata. The policy now explicitly states that these parties may use this information to train, test, and improve machine learning models and algorithms. Previously, the policy described vendor access only in terms of performing services such as hosting, analytics, and payment processing, without mentioning content analysis or AI model training. Under the revised terms, your posted content and communications may be analyzed by third parties for machine learning purposes.
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Even actions such as sending private notes — which users may consider non-public — cause certain account information to be exposed to other parties.
Engaging in publishing, commenting, or sending private notes on Medium will make personal account information, including your name, photo, and bio, visible to others.
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