How to stop LinkedIn from using your data to train AI

How to stop LinkedIn from using your data to train AI
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Did you know that LinkedIn can collect your data to train its artificial intelligence tools? The business and networking platform is implementing this functionality, but many users are concerned about what companies can do with their personal data.

In this tutorial, we explain how this LinkedIn tool works and how to disable it if you do not agree with this practice. Follow along!

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What does this permission to use data mean?

This setting on LinkedIn allows the platform to use your personal data and the content you create to train Generative Artificial Intelligence models.

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When you enable this option, LinkedIn can collect and use information you share on the platform (such as posts, comments, and interactions) to train its AI systems. In short, by enabling the use of your data, you help improve the accuracy and quality of LinkedIn and its affiliates' AI tools.

However, it is important to balance the benefits with privacy and security issues, considering whether it is worth giving up control of your data in exchange for these potential benefits.

LinkedIn: how to block access to your data to train AI

Below we present two ways to block, using the smartphone app and the PC browser. Check it out!

Via PC (browser)

Time required: 3 minutes

Access privacy settings
Click on your profile photo in the top right corner of the screen. A menu will open; Select the option “Settings and Privacy.”
Go to “Data Privacy”
In the settings menu, access the “Data Privacy” tab on the left side of the screen.
Data for AI Enhancement
In the “How LinkedIn uses your data” section, select the “Data for Generative AI Enhancement” option. This setting will likely be enabled by default.
Disable the option
Read LinkedIn's explanation of using your data to improve AI. If you prefer to deactivate, click the button to turn off this function. Ready! The setting has been disabled.

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Via cell phone (app)

Step 1: Access the menu
Open the LinkedIn app on your phone. To access the menu, click on your profile photo in the top left corner or drag the screen to the right. Then click “Settings” at the bottom of the menu.

Step 2: Access “Data Privacy”
In the settings menu, locate the “Data Privacy” section, which is approximately in the middle of the screen. Now, look for the “Data for Generative AI Enhancement” option.

Step 3: Disable the option
On this screen, you can disable or enable this permission according to your preference. When disabled, the setting will change from “Enabled” to “Disabled”.

This setting controls the training of the generative AI models used to create content. When enabled, LinkedIn and its affiliates may use your personal data and the content you create for this purpose. If you prefer not to participate, simply follow the steps above to disable this option.