"AI utilization of your LinkedIn data becomes default; take steps to opt out immediately!"
LinkedIn, the professional networking platform, has announced updates to its User Agreement and Privacy Policy, effective from November 3, 2025. The changes reflect the company's growing reliance on AI-powered features across its platform.
By default, LinkedIn will use member data to improve its generative AI models. However, users can opt out of this setting by adjusting their privacy settings in the Settings > Data Privacy section. For EU, EEA, Switzerland, and UK members, LinkedIn's European Regional Privacy Notice explains the legal basis for processing data to train AI models.
The updates also cover LinkedIn's handling of emerging technologies like deepfakes. The User Agreement now clearly states that deepfakes and wrongful impersonations violate LinkedIn's rules. LinkedIn will share user data with Microsoft affiliates for advertising services in some regions, with an opt-out option available for users in those regions.
In addition, LinkedIn provides details on when it may use secondary payment methods provided by members. The company's affiliates used for data collection and processing in advertising include Microsoft Corporation and its subsidiaries. Specific affiliate names beyond the Microsoft group are not publicly detailed in available sources.
The updates do not specify if there will be any changes to the way LinkedIn handles user data for non-AI purposes. It is unclear if LinkedIn will provide additional options for users to customize their data usage beyond the AI model improvement setting.
The User Agreement now includes an explanation of the cases where the company won't provide advance notice of changes to terms. This includes situations when laws change or new products are launched. LinkedIn's changes to its User Agreement and Privacy Policy have been rewritten to be clearer and more concise.
Privacy-conscious members may want to review their settings due to the changes in LinkedIn's policies. For U.S. members, updated details on targeted advertising can be found in the U.S. State Regional Privacy Notice. LinkedIn also includes new information on how members can appeal decisions that affect their account or access to services.
The updates do not mention any changes to LinkedIn's advertising policies. However, users are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the platform's policies to ensure they are comfortable with how their data is being used.
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