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How to Switch Off Data for Generative AI Improvement on LinkedIn

Writer's picture: Sotirios SeridisSotirios Seridis

In an era where our digital footprints seem to grow larger by the day, many of us are becoming increasingly aware of how our data is being used online. LinkedIn is no exception. Recently, they've launched a new feature that automatically opts in everyone in the platform, allowing LinkedIn to collect and use your data and content to train their generative AI. Now this may be something you did not sign up for, and you want to keep your personal information from being used to improve LinkedIn AI systems. This quick and easy guide will show you exactly how to switch off data sharing for the Generative AI improvement on LinkedIn.






How to Switch Off Data for Generative AI Improvement on LinkedIn:


On Desktop:

  1. Access LinkedIn

  2. Navigate to "Settings & Privacy" (top-right-hand-side dropdown)

  3. Navigate to "Data privacy"

  4. Navigate to "Data for Generative AI Improvement"

  5. Switch Data for Generative AI Improvement OFF



On Mobile:

  1. Click your profile picture

  2. Navigate to "Settings & Privacy" (top-right-hand-side dropdown)

  3. Navigate to "Data privacy"

  4. Navigate to "Data for Generative AI Improvement"

  5. Switch Data for Generative AI Improvement OFF




Frequently Asked Questions on Data for Generative AI Improvement on LinkedIn


Will switching off my data affect my LinkedIn experience?


No, switching off your data only impacts LinkedIn’s generative AI training processes. Features like job recommendations, connection suggestions, and messaging insights will still function as usual, as they rely on existing algorithms and data not tied to generative AI training.



Will switching off data for AI improvement affect my privacy on LinkedIn?


To some extent, it may enhance your privacy, but it doesn't completely shield your information. When you opt out, LinkedIn stops using your data and content to fine-tune their generative AI models, but it doesn't affect other data usage. Your data will still be stored and used for core LinkedIn functionalities, such as displaying your profile, facilitating job applications, or providing basic recommendations.


What type of data will no longer be used for AI improvement if I opt out?


If you opt out, LinkedIn will no longer use:

  • Your profile information (e.g., work history, educational background, headline, job title, skills).

  • Your activity on the platform (e.g., posts, comments, reactions, search history).

  • Your interactions with others (e.g., messages, connections).

  • Content you engaged with (e.g. articles you read or videos you watch).



Will LinkedIn delete the data they've already collected before I opted out?


No, switching off your data will not result in the deletion of previously collected data that was used for generative AI training. However, once you opt out, LinkedIn will stop using any new data from your account for AI training purposes. Your existing data will continue to be stored and used for other platform functionalities in compliance with LinkedIn’s privacy policy. For more comprehensive control over your data, LinkedIn provides a separate Data Processing Objection Form, but even this doesn't guarantee the deletion of all previously collected information.



Will LinkedIn stop using data that was already used before I opted out?


Data already used for generative AI training cannot be retroactively removed from AI models. However, once you opt out, no new data from your account will be used for training purposes.



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