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LinkedIn · LinkedIn Privacy Policy · View original document ↗

Data used to train AI models

High severity High confidence Explicit document language Common · 217 of 352 platforms

Key Facts

What may LinkedIn use users' personal data to do?
LinkedIn may use users' personal data to develop and train artificial intelligence models.
May LinkedIn use users' personal data to develop and train artificial intelligence models?
LinkedIn may use users' personal data to develop and train artificial intelligence models.
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ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

Personal data may be incorporated into AI training processes, which can have long-lasting effects on how that data informs model behavior beyond the immediate service context.

Interpretive note: The excerpt lists several independent uses of personal data. The canonical claim states only the AI model training use as the primary proposition; other independent uses are recorded in omitted_material.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
5
Months Monitored
Jul 10, 2026
First Seen
Jul 10, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 921 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Using LinkedIn permits LinkedIn to use your personal data as an input for developing and training AI models.

How other platforms handle this

LlamaIndex Medium

We do not train any models on User Content.

Tinder Medium

Tinder may itself use or offer to You certain software-enabled technology utilizing artificial intelligence or machine learning systems ("AI Technology") as part of the Services.

GitHub Medium

We generate new information from other data we collect to derive likely preferences or other characteristics. For instance, we infer your general geographic location based on your IP address.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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We may use your personal data to improve, develop, and provide products and Services, develop and train artificial intelligence (AI) models, develop, provide, and personalize our Services, and gain insights with the help of AI, automated systems, and inferences...

Excerpt from LinkedIn's 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-023023
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-023023
Captured: 2026-04-28 09:45:05 UTC
SHA-256: ce4e84ffc9e0fc98…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/linkedin/linkedin-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-023023/data-used-to-train-ai-models/
Accessed: Aug. 18, 2026
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Classification
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does LinkedIn's Data used to train AI models clause do?

Personal data may be incorporated into AI training processes, which can have long-lasting effects on how that data informs model behavior beyond the immediate service context.

How does this clause affect you?

Using LinkedIn permits LinkedIn to use your personal data as an input for developing and training AI models.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 217 platforms. See the full comparison.

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with LinkedIn?

No. ConductAtlas is an independent monitoring service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by LinkedIn.