LinkedIn has confirmed that it will soon start using member data to train its artificial intelligence models. Beginning November 3, 2025, the platform will pull information such as your profile details, public posts, resumes, and activity to feed into its content-generating AI systems. The biggest issue? This setting will be on by default. Users who don’t want their data used will need to opt out manually.
LinkedIn says this is designed to “enhance your experience and better connect our members to opportunities.” The company also clarified that private messages will not be included, but nearly everything else visible on your profile or shared publicly will be. The rollout applies to members in the EU, European Economic Area (EEA), Canada, Hong Kong, and Switzerland.
This update also comes with changes to LinkedIn’s global privacy policy. The company will expand its data sharing with its parent firm, Microsoft, and other affiliates. That means your profile info, feed activity, and ad engagement data can now be used to deliver more personalised ads across Microsoft platforms.
LinkedIn emphasised that it won’t include data you’ve explicitly restricted for ad use; however, the policy still broadens the scope of what can be shared.
If you’re not comfortable with your data being used for training on LinkedIn’s AI, you can opt out through your account settings:
LinkedIn has also provided a direct link on its support page for faster access.
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There’s a significant limitation, though: opting out only prevents future data from being used. Anything collected before you disable the setting will remain in LinkedIn’s AI training environment.