(NEXSTAR) — LinkedIn has confirmed that it uses users’ personal data to train artificial intelligence models after coming under fire for opting members in without giving them proper notice.
Microsoft-owned company Announced in a blog post The company said Wednesday that it recently updated its privacy policy to clarify how it uses personal data to train AI-powered tools that generate writing suggestions and posting recommendations.
Members' use of the Professional Networking Platform will: Collect the data We base this on activity such as posts, language settings, login frequency, and feedback provided.
LinkedIn said it uses the information to “fine-tune” its own AI products and those of its “affiliates,” which it did not identify outside of Microsoft.
Forbes magazine reported. LinkedIn automatically invited users to train these AI models, while independent tech publications 404 Media The company claims this happened before the company updated its terms of service. Nexstar has reached out to LinkedIn for comment.
Meanwhile, LinkedIn spokesman Greg Snapper said: USA Today “We have always been clear about our terms of use,” he said, emphasizing that members have choices about how their data is used.
Users can easily turn off the AI tools on mobile devices and desktops by going to Settings, clicking “Data Privacy,” and selecting “Data for Improving Generative AI.” From there, toggle the feature off.
“Opting out means that LinkedIn and its affiliates will no longer use your personal data or content on LinkedIn to train models going forward, but it will not affect any training that has already taken place,” the company said. Explained on the website.
LinkedIn announced in a blog post on Wednesday that new updates to its user agreement covering things like AI features and content moderation practices will go into effect on Nov. 20.
