LinkedIn Will Use Your Profile Data to Train AI Models – Here’s How to Opt Out

LinkedIn is expanding its AI training initiative globally. Starting November 3, 2025, the platform will begin using member profile data in select markets to improve its generative AI models. Previously, this policy was limited to the United States and a few other regions, but the company has now confirmed its rollout to more users.

The policy remains the same: LinkedIn automatically includes your profile in AI training unless you manually opt out. Users under 18 are automatically excluded.

What Data LinkedIn Uses for AI Training

According to LinkedIn’s Generative AI FAQ page, the following types of data may be used to train AI:

• Account information: name, email address, login details, two-step verification, subscription details, and payment info (for premium services).
  
• Member preferences: language selection and account settings.
  
• Service data: IP address, device ID, user agent, browser type, OS, platform, location data, and cookie-based identifiers.

This means LinkedIn may use both your profile details and technical information collected from your device to refine its AI models.

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How to Opt Out of LinkedIn’s AI Training

If you don’t want LinkedIn to use your profile data for AI training, you’ll need to manually disable the feature in your account settings.

On LinkedIn Website:

1. Sign in to your account at LinkedIn.com.
   
2. Click your profile picture → Settings & Privacy.
   
3. In the left menu, select Data privacy.
   
4. Choose Data for Generative AI Improvement.
   
5. Toggle the option Off.

On LinkedIn Mobile App:

1. Open the LinkedIn app and log in.
   
2. Tap your profile picture → Settings.
   
3. Go to Data privacy.
   
4. Tap Data for Generative AI Improvement.
   
5. Turn it Off.

Once disabled, LinkedIn will stop using your data for AI model training. However, the platform notes that previously collected data may still remain in its system.

Can You Remove Previously Collected Data?

Yes. If you want LinkedIn to delete data that was already used for AI training, you must submit a Data Processing Objection Form. This request ensures LinkedIn reviews and processes your objection in line with applicable privacy laws.

Why This Matters

LinkedIn isn’t alone in this move. In the past year, several tech giants have followed a similar path:

• Meta began using Facebook and Instagram posts for AI training in mid-2024.
  
• X (formerly Twitter) confirmed its platform data would be used for AI in late 2024.

As AI adoption grows, platforms are increasingly relying on user data to refine algorithms and create personalized AI experiences. While this can improve tools and recommendations, it also raises privacy concerns, making opt-out options essential for users.

Final Thoughts

LinkedIn’s decision to expand AI training with user profiles shows how deeply AI is being integrated into social networks. If you’re concerned about how your personal data is used, take a few minutes to review your settings and opt out of LinkedIn AI training.

By doing so, you’ll maintain greater control over your digital footprint while still benefiting from LinkedIn’s professional networking features.