LinkedIn sneaks user data for AI training, later offers opt-out option for users

LinkedIn has recently made headlines for quietly opting its users into a new privacy setting that allows the platform to utilise account data for training generative AI models. According to a report by 404Media, this change came about without direct user consent. Following the introduction of this privacy setting, LinkedIn updated its privacy policy to clarify that data from the platform may be used to enhance and develop various products and services, including generative AI.