LinkedIn Halts Use of UK User Data for AI Training Amid Regulatory Concerns

The decision follows engagement with the UK's Information Commissioner's Office, reflecting heightened scrutiny on data privacy for AI development.

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.