How to Opt Out of LinkedIn AI Training Data Collection
Opt out of AI services use of your personal information for future training data.
LinkedIn uses some member data to train its content-generating AI features. If you are based in the EU, EEA, Switzerland, Canada, or Hong Kong, this practice applies to you starting November 3, 2025. Members can opt out at any time through their privacy settings. This 2026 guide explains exactly how, what is included, and what is excluded.
Why this matters. Consumer AI products use chats, posts, and account data to train models by default. Once your information is included in a training run, it cannot be removed retroactively. The earlier you opt out, the more of your data stays out. Priwall by mePrism tracks every major AI opt-out so you can act before, not after.
Why opt out of LinkedIn AI training?
Your LinkedIn profile and public posts represent years of professional identity. LinkedIn may use profile details (name, headline, work history, skills, education) and public content (articles, comments, reactions) to train generative AI models. If those models then produce text or suggestions used by others, your writing style, opinions, and history could shape AI output without your knowledge. Private messages between members are excluded from this practice. The opt-out is forward-looking — past data already used is not pulled out — so toggling it off early matters.
Quick facts
| Service type | Professional network with generative AI features |
|---|---|
| Data used by default | Profile details and public content |
| Opt-out method | Settings & Privacy → Data for Generative AI Improvement |
| Applies to | EU, EEA, Switzerland, Canada, Hong Kong (from Nov 3, 2025) |
| Excluded by default | Private messages |
How to opt out of LinkedIn AI training
- Sign in to LinkedIn. Open linkedin.com or the app and sign in to your account.
- Open Settings & Privacy. Click your profile photo in the top-right corner and choose Settings & Privacy.
- Go to Data Privacy. In the left-hand menu, click Data Privacy.
- Find 'How LinkedIn uses your data.' Locate the section labeled How LinkedIn uses your data.
- Open Data for Generative AI Improvement. Click into Data for Generative AI Improvement.
- Turn it off and save. Toggle the setting off. Save the change if prompted. You can switch it on or off again at any time.
Steps current as of 2026; if the platform has changed its flow, see their current privacy or settings page.
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What to expect after opting out
After saving, your profile and public content are excluded from LinkedIn's future generative AI training runs. Already-completed training is not undone — your data is not retroactively removed. The opt-out can be reversed by toggling it back on. Coverage applies to members in the EU, EEA, Switzerland, Canada, and Hong Kong starting November 3, 2025; if you're elsewhere, check whether the same setting is available in your region.
Frequently asked questions
Does LinkedIn use my private messages for AI training?
No. Private messages between members are excluded from generative AI training.
Will opting out delete my profile or posts?
No. The setting controls AI training only — your profile and public content remain visible on LinkedIn.
Does this remove my data from past AI training?
No. The opt-out applies to future training runs only; data already used cannot be retroactively pulled out.
Is the opt-out available in the United States?
Coverage was announced for EU, EEA, Switzerland, Canada, and Hong Kong starting Nov 3, 2025. US availability may differ — check the same setting in your account.
Can I turn it back on later?
Yes. The toggle can be switched on or off at any time in Settings & Privacy.
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— Sarah M., Austin TX, mePrism customer
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