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AI and Generative AI Training Data Use

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What it is

We use data, including personal data, to conduct research, develop and improve our AI models, which are used for features and capabilities including generative AI features (such as writing suggestions, AI-powered search, and other features), and other AI-related features across our Services.

Why it matters

This means your professional history, content, and behavior on LinkedIn may permanently contribute to AI systems, and the policy does not specify data minimization or anonymization standards applied before training.

Consumer impact

LinkedIn collects an extensive range of personal data including professional history, inferred attributes, device signals, precise location, and communications metadata, and uses this data for targeted advertising, AI model training, and sharing across the Microsoft corporate family. Users' profile content and activity data may be used to train LinkedIn's generative AI features without affirmative opt-in consent, representing a significant expansion of data use beyond what many users would reasonably expect from a professional networking platform. You can limit this by visiting linkedin.com/psettings/privacy to opt out of AI training data use and adjust advertising and data sharing preferences.

What you can do

⚠️ These actions may provide transparency or partial mitigation but may not fully address the underlying issue. Effectiveness varies by jurisdiction and individual circumstances.
  • Opt Out of Arbitration
    Go to linkedin.com/psettings/privacy, navigate to 'Data Privacy', and locate the setting for AI training data use to opt out of your personal data being used to train LinkedIn's AI models.

Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC has authority over unfair or deceptive practices in AI training data use under FTC Act Section 5 and has issued guidance on AI data practices.
    File a complaint →

Provision details

Document information
Document
LinkedIn Privacy Policy
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LinkedIn
Document last updated
March 24, 2026
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March 15, 2026
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April 4, 2026
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CA-P-002148
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CA-D-00090
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Entity: LinkedIn | Document: LinkedIn Privacy Policy | Record: CA-P-002148
Captured: 2026-03-15 11:50:43 UTC | SHA-256: a6ed56ddfd95f5dc…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/linkedin/linkedin-privacy-policy/ai-and-generative-ai-training-data-use/
Accessed: April 6, 2026
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