Last month, LinkedIn announced it would begin collecting user data to train their AI systems.
You may have missed this news, so we wanted to alert you and share how you can opt-out of having your data used to train LinkedIn’s generative AI systems. We believe in consent culture which means that corporations must clearly explain how they use your personal data and get your permission before using it in new ways.
My years of experience in computer science have revealed time and again that responsible AI requires meaningful transparency and informed consent.
You should also know that LinkedIn is not treating all users equally. European Union users are protected from automatic enrollment thanks to their data protection regulations. Clearly, LinkedIn is taking advantage of legal loopholes in the United States.
Just because platforms like LinkedIn don’t charge a fee doesn’t mean users like you and I automatically consent to our data being used for AI training — right? Follow the steps below (or follow this link) to opt out of having your personal data — your words and your images — used as training for LinkedIn's corporate AI systems.
Fighting for algorithmic justice takes all of us, please spread the word.
In solidarity,
Dr. Joy
President Algorithmic Justice League
ABOUT THE ALGORITHMIC JUSTICE LEAGUE (AJL)
The Algorithmic Justice League is an organization that combines art and advocacy to illuminate the social implications and harms of artificial intelligence (AI). We are reducing AI harms in society and increasing the accountability in the use of AI systems.
