Menu

  • Alerts
  • Incidents
  • News
  • APTs
  • Cyber Decoded
  • Cyber Hygiene
  • Cyber Review
  • Cyber Tips
  • Definitions
  • Malware
  • Threat Actors
  • Tutorials

Useful Tools

  • Password generator
  • Report an incident
  • Report to authorities
No Result
View All Result
CTF Hack Havoc
CyberMaterial
  • Education
    • Cyber Decoded
    • Definitions
  • Information
    • Alerts
    • Incidents
    • News
  • Insights
    • Cyber Hygiene
    • Cyber Review
    • Tips
    • Tutorials
  • Support
    • Contact Us
    • Report an incident
  • About
    • About Us
    • Advertise with us
Get Help
Hall of Hacks
  • Education
    • Cyber Decoded
    • Definitions
  • Information
    • Alerts
    • Incidents
    • News
  • Insights
    • Cyber Hygiene
    • Cyber Review
    • Tips
    • Tutorials
  • Support
    • Contact Us
    • Report an incident
  • About
    • About Us
    • Advertise with us
Get Help
No Result
View All Result
Hall of Hacks
CyberMaterial
No Result
View All Result
Home News

LinkedIn Uses User Data for AI Training

September 18, 2024
Reading Time: 2 mins read
in News

LinkedIn has quietly incorporated user data into its generative AI training models without prior notice. This move was discovered by 404Media and other sources, which revealed that LinkedIn started using data to improve and develop its AI models before updating its privacy policy. The platform later added a section to its privacy policy that outlines how personal data may be used for AI training, development, and personalization. Despite this late update, users were not initially informed about the use of their data for AI purposes.

After the data collection for AI training was uncovered, LinkedIn introduced an option for users to opt out of this practice. This setting allows users to prevent their data from being used to train and fine-tune the company’s AI models. However, opting out does not affect any training that has already been conducted, meaning user data already used for AI purposes will remain part of the models. Additionally, users who choose to opt out can still use generative AI features, such as interacting with LinkedIn’s chatbot, though their personal data will not contribute to further AI training.

It’s important to note that users in the EU, EEA, and Switzerland are not subject to this practice due to strict privacy laws. LinkedIn clarified that it does not collect or use user data from these regions for AI training. As a result, users in these areas will not see the option to opt out since their data is already protected under local regulations.

LinkedIn’s data collection for AI training raises concerns about user privacy, following a pattern of similar issues with other tech companies. Google is facing legal action for allegedly misleading users about its data practices, while Meta recently paid $1.4 billion in settlements for privacy violations related to Facebook users’ biometric data. LinkedIn’s move to use user data for AI development without prior consent has sparked concerns, potentially leading to similar legal challenges in the future.

 

Reference:

  • LinkedIn Is Training AI on User Data Before Updating Its Terms of Service

Tags: AICyber NewsCyber News 2024Cyber threatsData PrivacyLinkedInSeptember 2024
ADVERTISEMENT

Related Posts

Microsoft Pakistan Operations Shut Down

Samsung boosts One UI 8 security

July 9, 2025
Microsoft Pakistan Operations Shut Down

US Gov Cracks Down Aeza Group

July 9, 2025
Microsoft Pakistan Operations Shut Down

Microsoft Pakistan Operations Shut Down

July 9, 2025
AT&T Agrees to $177M Breach Settlement

AT&T Agrees to $177M Breach Settlement

July 8, 2025
AT&T Agrees to $177M Breach Settlement

Alleged Hafnium Hacker Arrested in Italy

July 8, 2025
AT&T Agrees to $177M Breach Settlement

Parrot OS 6.4 Adds New Hacking Tools

July 8, 2025

Latest Alerts

Windows BitLocker Vulnerability Flaw

Anatsa Android Trojan Targets 90K Users

Hackers Use Leaked Shellter License Malware

New Ransomware BERT Targets ESXi Systems

NordDragonScan Malware Steals Windows Data

AMOS Mac Stealer Adds Persistent Backdoor

Subscribe to our newsletter

    Latest Incidents

    Credit Reports Breached And Sold On Dark Web

    Recruiting Software Exposed 26M Resumes

    Norwegian Municipalities Hit by Data Breach

    French Chip Firm Semco Hacked During IPO

    Louis Vuitton Korea Hit By Cyberattack

    Virginia School District Hit By Cyberattack

    CyberMaterial Logo
    • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Jobs
    • Legal and Privacy Policy
    • Site Map

    © 2025 | CyberMaterial | All rights reserved

    Welcome Back!

    Login to your account below

    Forgotten Password?

    Retrieve your password

    Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

    Log In

    Add New Playlist

    No Result
    View All Result
    • Alerts
    • Incidents
    • News
    • Cyber Decoded
    • Cyber Hygiene
    • Cyber Review
    • Definitions
    • Malware
    • Cyber Tips
    • Tutorials
    • Advanced Persistent Threats
    • Threat Actors
    • Report an incident
    • Password Generator
    • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Advertise with us

    Copyright © 2025 CyberMaterial