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LinkedIn to Use User Data for AI Unless Opted Out

10/31/2025

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On November 3, 2025, LinkedIn will use user data to train its AI models unless users opt out.
The change affects members in the UK, EU, Switzerland, Canada, and Hong Kong, and the Hong Kong Privacy Commissioner urges review of settings.
Users can prevent data use by adjusting settings under "Data for Generative AI Improvement."
Once data is used for AI training, it cannot be removed.

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Story summary

On November 3, 2025, LinkedIn will use user data to train its AI models unless users opt out.
The change affects members in the UK, EU, Switzerland, Canada, and Hong Kong, and the Hong Kong Privacy Commissioner urges review of settings.
Users can prevent data use by adjusting settings under "Data for Generative AI Improvement."
Once data is used for AI training, it cannot be removed.