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LinkedIn’s AI training plan triggers Dutch warning over default data use

By Júlia Tar ( September 24, 2025, 16:38 GMT | Insight) -- LinkedIn’s plan to use European users' information to train its artificial intelligence models has prompted the Dutch privacy watchdog to warn people to adjust their default settings on the platform by Nov. 3 if they want to avoid their data being used. The regulator said the plan carries “major risks”, as the data dating back to 2003 couldn't easily be withdrawn once it has used in Linked's AI models.LinkedIn’s plan to use European users' information to train its artificial intelligence models has prompted the Dutch privacy watchdog to warn people to adjust their default settings on the platform by Nov. 3 if they want to avoid their data being used....

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