LinkedIn Faces Backlash for Using User Data to Train AI Without Consent

Overview

• LinkedIn has been training AI models using user data without explicit consent, sparking privacy concerns.
• Users can opt out of future data collection for AI training via the 'Data privacy' settings in their accounts.
• The new privacy policy, effective November 20, clarifies that user interactions on LinkedIn may be used to train AI models.
• Data already collected and used for AI training cannot be retroactively removed, according to LinkedIn's FAQ.
• Users in the European Economic Area and Switzerland were never opted in due to stricter privacy laws.