Overview

• LinkedIn has suspended the use of UK user data to train its AI models after concerns were raised by the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).
• The ICO expressed satisfaction with LinkedIn's decision and emphasized the importance of respecting user privacy rights.
• LinkedIn has updated its policy to exclude data from the UK, European Economic Area, and Switzerland from AI training without explicit user consent.
• This move aligns with similar actions by other tech giants like Meta, which also faced regulatory hurdles regarding data usage for AI in the UK and EU.
• UK users now have the option to opt out of having their data used for AI training, ensuring greater control over their personal information.