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LinkedIn Sued for Disclosing Customer Information to Train AI Models

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Date Published
23 Jan 2025
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Australian
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Created
8 Mar 2025, 02:41 pm

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Class action filed on behalf of millions of Premium users.

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LinkedIn, owned by Microsoft, faces a lawsuit from Premium users who allege that the platform improperly shared their private messages with third parties for AI training purposes. This legal action highlights growing concerns about privacy and consent in the use of personal data for training AI models, a critical area in AI governance and regulation. The case underscores the potential risks and ethical considerations surrounding data usage in AI developments, emphasizing the importance of establishing robust frameworks to govern AI operations and safeguard user privacy. While the lawsuit is filed in the Australian context, it reflects global challenges in managing data privacy as AI technologies advance.

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Microsoft's LinkedIn has been sued by Premium customers who said the business-focused social media platform disclosed their private messages to third parties without permission to train generative artificial intelligence models. According to a proposed class action filed on behalf of millions of ... Hi! You've reached one of our premium articles. This is available exclusively to subscribers. It's free to register, and only takes a few minutes. Once you sign up you'll have unlimited access to the full catalogue of Australia's best business IT content, as well as a daily news bulletin delivered straight to your inbox. Register now Already have an account? Log in to read this article.