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LinkedIn to Use User-Posted Content to Train Generative AI Starting Nov. 3

Italy’s privacy regulator says people can object before the start date to keep existing data out of training.

Overview

  • LinkedIn says the training will draw on public activity such as posts, comments, photos, captions, job listings and group participation, and it will not include private messages.
  • The rollout covers users in Europe, Switzerland, Canada and Hong Kong, according to the company’s notice.
  • Users and non-users whose information appears on the platform can exercise their right to object through LinkedIn’s settings or a help-form process that generates an email confirmation.
  • The AI-improvement option is switched on by default, requiring individuals to change their preference to opt out.
  • The Italian Data Protection Authority is working with other European regulators to assess compliance, including whether LinkedIn’s opposition tools function properly and whether relying on legitimate interest is appropriate.