The Box Ticked While You Read This: LinkedIn, AI Training, and the Switch You Did Not Flip
LinkedIn has a setting that allows the platform to use user data for training generative AI models, which is enabled by default. Most users are likely unaware that their data is being utilized unless they actively opt out. The article discusses the implications of this feature and the timeline of its implementation, particularly in relation to privacy regulations in Europe and the UK.
- ▪The 'Data for Generative AI Improvement' setting on LinkedIn is enabled by default for most users.
- ▪LinkedIn uses public profile information and content for AI training, but not private messages.
- ▪The feature was introduced without prior consent, leading to concerns about user awareness and data privacy.
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