LinkedIn accused of using private messages to train AI

Published On Jan 22, 2025, 10:21 PM

LinkedIn is facing a lawsuit accusing the platform of using private messages from its Premium users to train AI models. The lawsuit alleges that LinkedIn secretly introduced a privacy setting that allowed third parties to access user data and later obscured this change by updating its privacy policy. LinkedIn has denied these claims, stating they are baseless.

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The lawsuit could have significant implications for LinkedIn's user trust and brand reputation. If the allegations are proven true, this could lead to stricter regulations and increased scrutiny from regulators, impacting LinkedIn's operations and stock performance. Investors should be cautious as legal challenges in the tech space can lead to volatility in stock prices.

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