Microsoft-owned LinkedIn has announced that it will begin using user data to train its AI models starting November 3rd, 2025, according to reports from Windows Latest. The change will apply to users in the US, EU, UK, and Switzerland, and the company has already begun notifying its members by email. LinkedIn explains that the data will be used to enhance AI-driven features across the platform, including recommendation algorithms, AI-assisted text rewriting tools, and recruitment features designed to connect employers with candidates more effectively.
The data in question will be limited to public information, such as profile details and posts that members choose to share openly on the platform. Private messages, hidden entries, and any restricted content will not be included in the training pool. However, the setting that governs this data collection—titled “Data for Generative AI Improvement”—is switched on by default, meaning that users who don’t want their information used in this way will need to manually opt out.
Fortunately, disabling the setting is straightforward. Users can navigate to their profile photo, open Settings > Data Privacy > Data for Generative AI Improvement, and toggle off the option labeled “Use my data for training content creation AI models.” LinkedIn also provides a direct link for quick access to the setting. It’s important to note, however, that while opting out will stop future data from being included in LinkedIn’s AI training, any information already used prior to the change cannot be withdrawn. This highlights a broader issue in the AI industry, as companies increasingly look to leverage user-generated content for model training—raising questions of transparency, consent, and long-term data control.
