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AI and Generative AI Model Training Using Member Data

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ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

AI training data use is a significant and relatively recent category of data processing that extends beyond traditional service delivery purposes; the opt-out rather than opt-in structure means your data is used by default.

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.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

The policy states LinkedIn collects profile data, messages, device identifiers, browsing activity both on and off LinkedIn, and inferred interests, and authorizes this data to be used for targeted advertising and AI model training, including generative AI features. The terms also authorize sharing personal data with advertising partners, analytics vendors, and LinkedIn's corporate affiliates. You can review and adjust your data and advertising preferences by visiting LinkedIn's Privacy Settings at linkedin.com/psettings/privacy, and EU/UK users can access additional controls through the European Regional Privacy Notice.

How other platforms handle this

Writer Medium

Writer does not use Customer Data to train its AI models without explicit customer permission. Customer Data means the data, content, and information that customers and their end users submit to or through the Services.

Ideogram Medium

We may use the content you provide to us, including prompts and generated images, to train and improve our AI models and services.

Windsurf Medium

We may leverage OpenAI models independent of user selection for processing other tasks (e.g. for summarization). We may leverage Anthropic models independent of user selection for processing other tasks (e.g. for summarization). We may leverage these models independent of user selection for processi...

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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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

Applicable regulations

EU AI Act
European Union
Colorado AI Act
US-CO
GDPR
European Union
Texas AI Act
Texas, USA
UK GDPR
United Kingdom

Provision details

Document information
Document
LinkedIn Privacy Policy
Entity
LinkedIn
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
April 28, 2026
Last verified
May 12, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-007850
Document ID
CA-D-00090
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
ce4e84ffc9e0fc98014761639e090fc61c45e8e9f63dbb4873f713aea4017044
Analysis generated
April 28, 2026 09:45 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: LinkedIn
Document: LinkedIn Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-007850
Captured: 2026-04-28 09:45:05 UTC
SHA-256: ce4e84ffc9e0fc98…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/linkedin/linkedin-privacy-policy/ai-and-generative-ai-model-training-using-member-data/
Accessed: May 14, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
High
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does LinkedIn's AI and Generative AI Model Training Using Member Data clause do?

AI training data use is a significant and relatively recent category of data processing that extends beyond traditional service delivery purposes; the opt-out rather than opt-in structure means your data is used by default.

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