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Microsoft's LinkedIn sued for disclosing customer information to train AI models

  • LinkedIn users have filed a class action lawsuit against the platform for allegedly using their private messages to train AI models without consent, seeking compensation for privacy violations.
  • The lawsuit claims LinkedIn unlawfully disclosed sensitive information to third parties within Microsoft's corporate structure, violating user privacy agreements.
  • LinkedIn updated its privacy policy in September 2024, stating it would use member data for AI training, but the lawsuit alleges data use began earlier without proper consent.
  • The plaintiffs are demanding $1,000 per user for damages and a court order to delete AI models trained with their private messages.
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The Register broke the news in on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.
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