LinkedIn accused of using private messages to train AI

A recent lawsuit has been filed against LinkedIn, claiming that the platform has been sharing private messages from its Premium users with third parties to help train AI models.

The lawsuit alleges that LinkedIn quietly opted users into a program that allowed this data sharing and later changed its privacy policy to cover its tracks.

This raises serious concerns about how big platforms handle our personal information and the potential risks involved.

The lawsuit highlights that LinkedIn's actions may indicate a pattern of trying to minimize public scrutiny regarding its privacy practices.

Users were reportedly informed that they could opt out of sharing their data for AI purposes, but this would not affect any training that had already occurred.

This situation serves as a reminder that even when we think we have control over our data, companies may still find ways to use it without our full consent.

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