Overview
- LinkedIn says the update takes effect Nov. 3, enabling AI training on public profile information and public activity for European members.
- The data types cited include posts, comments, search history, videos, and job‑search actions, while private messages are excluded.
- The option is on by default under Preferences & Privacy → Data privacy → Data for generative AI improvement, where users can disable it.
- Coverage differs on an opt‑out deadline, but LinkedIn and multiple reports note the setting can be changed at any time.
- The company, owned by Microsoft and used by about 1 billion people, says the training is intended to improve member experience and recruiter matching.