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The clause establishes a broad operational authorization for the use of member-provided data as training material for AI systems across LinkedIn's service development. The provision includes a mechanism for members to object to or opt out of this specific use case through account settings.
Interpretive note: The precise scope of data categories used for AI training and the legal basis asserted in each jurisdiction are not fully specified in the policy text reviewed, creating uncertainty about GDPR compliance posture.
Under this provision, LinkedIn's standard data practices include using member data for AI model training unless the member affirmatively opts out through Settings. The terms authorize this use without requiring prior consent, but establish a process for members to restrict this particular data application.
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"We use the data and content you provide and that we collect about you, to train, evaluate, and improve AI models and systems, and to develop new features and services. This includes using your data to train generative AI models. You can object to or opt out of your personal data being used to train generative AI models via the Settings page.— Excerpt from LinkedIn's LinkedIn Privacy Policy
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The clause establishes a broad operational authorization for the use of member-provided data as training material for AI systems across LinkedIn's service development. The provision includes a mechanism for members to object to or opt out of this specific use case through account settings.
Under this provision, LinkedIn's standard data practices include using member data for AI model training unless the member affirmatively opts out through Settings. The terms authorize this use without requiring prior consent, but establish a process for members to restrict this particular data application.
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