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LinkedIn will soon train AI models with data from European users

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160 points skilled | 1 comments | 22 Sep 25 09:33 UTC | HN request time: 0s | source
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rckt ◴[22 Sep 25 10:34 UTC] No.45331491[source]▶
You can opt out here: https://www.linkedin.com/mypreferences/m/settings/data-for-a...
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torcete ◴[22 Sep 25 10:46 UTC] No.45331602[source]▶
Thanks. I hate to need to use linkedIn to find a job. This was the cherry on top of the cake.
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benterix ◴[22 Sep 25 12:39 UTC] No.45332578[source]▶
I noticed some companies ask for a LI profile, and sometimes this field is mandatory. So a few years ago I created an empty LI profile, just saying "consultant" started 20 years ago.

Strangely enough, it wasn't a problem at all. They'd still call me, interview me and make an offer. So I believe people overestimate the importance of LI, at least for some cases.

This is an important issue from me because it's the only so-called "social" site that seems somewhat enforced by the system we're living in, so it has been abused in various ways as people believe they have no choice but to share the details related to their education, past and present employment with the general public.

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6LLvveMx2koXfwn ◴[22 Sep 25 12:46 UTC] No.45332661[source]▶
When I applied for my last job[0], they asked for a LI profile - I explained I didn't have one and why (data privacy concerns) on the application.

0. now my current job!

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1. randycupertino ◴[22 Sep 25 15:33 UTC] No.45334887[source]▶
I've definitely seen my coworkers discriminate against interview panel candidates who don't have fleshed out linkedins. They look "sketchy" is what they'll say, one guy routinely compares the dates on the CV against linkedin profile dates and if they don't match flag the person as honesty issues. Also they'll bring up if they don't have enough skill endorsements in core competencies for the roles. I had no skill endorsements so after hearing my coworkers talk about how they check for that I got a few! So aggravating but it happens and people definitely rule out candidates over their lack of visibility on linkedin.