Starting November 3, 2025, LinkedIn will roll out a significant privacy update that allows its parent company, Microsoft, to use member data for artificial intelligence (AI) training and personalized advertising.
This change will be enabled by default, meaning all users will be automatically included unless they take action to opt out.
What’s Changing?
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Microsoft will be able to access and use LinkedIn member data such as:
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Profile information
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Posts, comments, and activity
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Resumes and job applications
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Public interactions on the platform
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The data will be used to:
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Train generative AI models
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Deliver targeted advertisements
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Improve personalization across Microsoft products and services
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Importantly, private messages will remain confidential and are not part of the data-sharing program.
How to Opt Out
Users concerned about privacy can stop LinkedIn from using their data for AI training:
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Go to Settings & Privacy in your LinkedIn account.
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Select Data Privacy.
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Click on How LinkedIn uses your data.
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Locate Data for Generative AI Improvement.
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Toggle the option off.
This action ensures that any future data is not shared with Microsoft for AI purposes.
Where Does This Apply?
The update will initially apply to users in:
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UK
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European Union (EU)
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European Economic Area (EEA)
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Switzerland
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Canada
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Hong Kong
Other regions may follow later as LinkedIn expands its AI data policies.
Why It Matters
Privacy advocates have raised concerns that automatic opt-in could expose user data without explicit consent. Experts advise reviewing your LinkedIn activity, removing sensitive information, and adjusting ad preferences if you wish to limit how your data is used.
Bottom Line:
From November 3, LinkedIn members will see their data contribute to Microsoft’s AI and advertising efforts unless they actively opt out. Checking your privacy settings now ensures that you remain in control of your data.