- LinkedIn doesn't want your AI slop anymoreLinkedIn is reportedly cracking down on AI-generated content, deeming it not only lazy but also uninteresting. This move suggests a shift in the platform's approach to user-generated material, prioritizing quality and engagement over automated output.
- LinkedIn is reportedly laying off five percent of its workforceLinkedIn is reportedly laying off five percent of its workforce, impacting marketing, engineering, and product teams. This news comes from a leaked internal memo.
- LinkedIn's new Crosscheck feature lets premium subscribers test competing AI models for freeLinkedIn has launched a new feature called Crosscheck, allowing Premium subscribers in the United States to test various AI models from companies like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google without token limits. Users are presented with two AI-generated answers to a prompt and choose their preferred one before seeing which model produced it. While currently text-based, the feature aims to help users compare AI models and will eventually expand to more countries and free users.
- Evening Legal BriefsLinkedIn is facing controversy and two lawsuits for allegedly scanning users' browser extensions. The company's actions have sparked debate regarding user privacy and data security.
- Sunday Safety DanceLinkedIn has been found to secretly search users' browsers for installed extensions, an issue that also appears to affect Google Chrome. This discovery raises cybersecurity concerns regarding user privacy and data access.
- Tech companies are teaming up to combat scammersA coalition of major tech companies, including Google, Microsoft, Meta, and Amazon, has signed the Online Services Accord Against Scams to combat online fraud. The agreement outlines measures such as enhanced fraud detection tools, new user security features, and improved verification processes. The coalition also plans to advocate for scam prevention to be declared a national priority by governments.
- Another longtime Microsoft executive is retiringRajesh Jha, Microsoft's head of Experiences + Devices, is retiring after over 35 years with the company. Jha oversaw key products like Windows, Office, and Teams. His departure follows other high-profile exits from Microsoft, including Xbox chief Phil Spencer and his successor Sarah Bond. Four members of Jha's team will be promoted to executive vice president roles reporting directly to CEO Satya Nadella.