LinkedIn will soon train AI models with data from European users
5 hours ago
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- LinkedIn will start using European members' data for generative-AI training from November 3, 2025, with an opt-out option available.
- Private messages are excluded from the training data, and the change applies to the EU/EEA, UK, and Switzerland.
- Profile details, public content, saved résumés, and job-application answers may be used for AI training.
- LinkedIn paused similar plans in September 2024 after criticism but has now resumed with clearer opt-out mechanisms.
- A separate update allows Microsoft, LinkedIn's parent company, to use LinkedIn data for personalized ads in some regions, with an additional opt-out.
- LinkedIn bases its European data processing on GDPR's 'legitimate interests,' requiring necessity, transparency, and an effective right to object.
- Members can opt out via the 'Data for Generative AI Improvement' setting in their account, affecting future but not past training.
- LinkedIn's AI features, like writing suggestions and profile summaries, will continue to work regardless of opt-in status.
- Region-specific notices will appear in account banners as LinkedIn aligns the UK with the EU schedule.