A US lawsuit has accused LinkedInof sharing private messages with other companies to train artificial intelligence (AI) models. It is claimed that the networking website introduced a privacy setting that automatically opted users in to a programme that allowed third parties to use their personal data. The firm is also accused of later concealing its actions by changing its privacy policy. A LinkedIn spokesperson the claims have “no merit.” The lawsuit seeks $1,000 per user for alleged violations of the US federal Stored Communications Act, as well as an unspecified amount for breach of contract.

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