In late 2024, LinkedIn initiated the usage of member profiles for training its AI, initially confined to specific regions such as the U.S. and select countries. A year later, LinkedIn is broadening this to encompass all previously omitted regions. Once activated, all LinkedIn profiles may be utilized for training the platform’s generative AI.

The announcement was made discreetly, akin to 2024, with LinkedIn modifying its generative AI FAQ page to indicate the new guidelines. These guidelines now encompass the UK, EU, European Economic Area (EEA), Switzerland, and other regions not impacted by the initial 2024 updates.

LinkedIn will commence using member profile information for AI training on November 3, 2025. This setting is activated by default, so users must manually opt out if they prefer their data not to be utilized. Profiles of members under 18 years old will not be included in the training process.

For further information on how LinkedIn plans to utilize the data, a specific webpage is accessible. The list comprises nearly every type of data generated on the platform.

How to opt out of LinkedIn’s AI training:

On the website:
– Log in to LinkedIn.
– Click your profile image and choose Settings & Privacy.
– Select Data privacy in the left-hand menu.
– Click Data for Generative AI Improvement.
– Toggle it off.

On the mobile app:
– Open the LinkedIn app and sign in.
– Tap your profile image, then select Settings.
– Select Data privacy.
– Tap Data for Generative AI Improvement.
– Toggle it off.

After completing this process, LinkedIn will cease using your profile information for AI training. However, it may keep data collected prior to opting out. To eliminate this data, complete the “Data Processing Objection Form.”

The latest in a continuing trend:

Employing social media profiles for AI training has become a common practice. Meta began utilizing posts for AI training in mid-2024, with opting out being a challenging process. X confirmed granting third parties permission to use X posts for AI training in late 2024. While opting out on LinkedIn, it is advisable to check other social media profiles for similar options.