LinkedIn has recently rolled out new features based on artificial intelligence. To improve its generative AI models, the professional social network now uses certain user data… by default.
The good news, however, is that it’s easy to opt out. Here’s what you need to know and how to protect your personal data.
LinkedIn and AI: what data is involved?
Since November 2025, LinkedIn has been able to use certain information from its members residing in the European Union, the EEA, Switzerland or Canada, amongst others, to train its generative AI models.
The data potentially used includes:
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information from your public profile,
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content you post on the platform.
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Private messages are not affected by this use.
This data collection is based on the principle of ‘legitimate interest’ and is enabled by default, without requiring explicit consent.
Why is this a sensitive issue?
Like other major platforms before it, LinkedIn is part of a broader trend: using user data to improve its AI tools.
The problem is that many users are not clearly informed about this setting and miss the option to disable it.
How do you disable the use of your data for LinkedIn AI?
It’s simple and only takes a few minutes.
1. Go to your account settings
2. Open data privacy
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In the left-hand menu, click on Data privacy
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Scroll down to the section ‘How LinkedIn uses your data’
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Select ‘Data for generative AI improvement’
3. Disable the option
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Disable the option allowing LinkedIn to use your data to train AI models for content creation
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Once this option is disabled, your data will no longer be used for this purpose.
Key points
- By default, LinkedIn uses certain data to train its AI
- This does not include private messages
- You can opt out at any time via
Why should you check your privacy settings regularly?
Platforms are constantly updating their rules and features.
Taking a few minutes to check your settings allows you to:
- have greater control over your personal data,
- prevent unauthorised use,
- stay in control of your digital identity.
