Some Samsung Health users are reporting a new notice within the app requesting permission for Samsung to use their health data for AI training and modeling purposes. The notification indicates that users who choose not to provide consent may lose access to certain cloud synchronization features and could have their stored health data deleted.

According to the notice, Samsung may collect and process a range of information, including health and wellness data, medication records, health records, and cycle tracking information. The company states that this data will be used to train and improve artificial intelligence models, health analysis algorithms, and AI powered features within Samsung Health.

Users who agree to the new terms can continue using Samsung account synchronization as normal. Samsung also allows users to withdraw their consent at any time through Samsung Health’s Privacy settings by disabling the option labeled “Consent to the use of health data for AI training and modeling.”

However, users who remove their consent are presented with a warning stating that health data will no longer sync with their Samsung account. The message further notes that stored health information may be deleted unless Samsung is legally required to retain it.

Samsung has not indicated that the collected information will be personally identifiable, and any data used for AI development would likely be anonymized. Nevertheless, the requirement has sparked discussion among users because declining participation could result in the loss of cloud synced health records and related services.

The move highlights the growing role of user data in developing AI driven health features, while also raising questions about how much choice users should have when it comes to contributing personal information for artificial intelligence training.