LinkedIn introduced a new privacy setting and an opt-out form before releasing an updated privacy policy, which states that the platform’s data is used to train AI models. According to TechCrunch, LinkedIn has since updated its policy. On its help page, LinkedIn states that generative AI is used for features like writing assistance.
“We may use your personal data to improve, develop, and deliver products and services, develop and train artificial intelligence (AI) models, provide and personalize our services, and derive insights through AI, automated systems, and inferences so that our services can be more relevant and useful to you and others. You can review LinkedIn’s Responsible AI Principles here and learn more about our approach to generative AI here. Learn more about the inferences we may make, including about your age and gender, and how we use them,” the updated privacy policy reads.
Users can revoke their permission by going to the Data Privacy tab in their account settings and clicking on “Data for Generative AI Improvement.” This will lead to a button that can be disabled to opt out.
“Opting out means that LinkedIn and its affiliates will not use your personal data or content on LinkedIn to train models in the future, but it does not affect training that has already taken place,” LinkedIn says.
Additionally, LinkedIn uses various other machine learning tools for personalization and moderation purposes. Users can opt out of these tools by completing LinkedIn’s data processing opt-out form.
First published: September 19, 2024 | 12:10 p.m. IST
