LinkedIn has been experimenting with generative AI since 2023, offering AI assistance to Premium users in various aspects of their job search and networking efforts on the platform. While some users find these AI prompts helpful, others find them intrusive and may want to turn off LinkedIn’s AI features. The AI integration is primarily designed for Premium users, and free users do not have to worry about encountering these AI prompts unless they choose to upgrade. LinkedIn’s AI features can be found in job listings, recruiter tools, text boxes, and profiles, offering assistance with drafting messages, posts, and profile information.
One of the areas where LinkedIn’s AI integration is prominent is in job listings, where users can receive AI prompts underneath job descriptions to help them determine if they are a good fit for the position and how to position themselves for the job. LinkedIn Recruiter also utilizes AI to assist users in candidate searches, project completion, and message composition. Premium users can also benefit from AI assistance in text boxes and profile sections, although the availability of these features may vary depending on the Premium tier. The AI takeaways on feed posts are another visible feature of LinkedIn’s AI integration, offering users suggested questions related to posts.
While most of LinkedIn’s AI features cannot be toggled off, there are steps users can take to reduce the prevalence of AI prompts on their feed. Premium users can choose the features they want when signing up, and they can also disable AI-assisted messages in LinkedIn Recruiter on both an admin and seat level. Other users can ignore AI-assisted messages as they are only visible in specific sections of the platform. Users should be cautious when editing their profile’s Headline or About section, as the Write with AI prompt may appear with suggestions that can be reverted or marked as bad.
Avoiding AI integration on LinkedIn posts is relatively straightforward, as users can simply avoid clicking the Rewrite with AI button. If users accidentally click the button, they can undo the changes or give feedback on the AI-rewrite. To avoid AI prompts on job listings or in the feed, users can opt not to sign up for Premium. Overall, while LinkedIn’s AI features offer assistance in various aspects of the platform, users have the option to control their exposure to AI prompts and tailor their experience based on their preferences.