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LinkedIn hit with two lawsuits over alleged covert browser-extension scans
technology2 days ago

LinkedIn hit with two lawsuits over alleged covert browser-extension scans

Two California-backed class-action lawsuits in the Northern District of California allege LinkedIn secretly scans users’ browsers to detect installed extensions and shares related data with third parties; LinkedIn says it discloses such extension scanning in its Privacy Policy to detect abuse and protect site stability, while the suits draw on the BrowserGate report and involve Teamfluence, seeking damages and an injunction.

Musk asks Delaware judge to recuse after LinkedIn reaction
business16 days ago

Musk asks Delaware judge to recuse after LinkedIn reaction

Elon Musk's lawyers asked Chancellor Kathaleen McCormick of the Delaware Court of Chancery to recuse herself from a Tesla shareholder lawsuit over her LinkedIn reaction to a post criticizing him, arguing it creates a perception of bias. McCormick says she did not read the post and reported suspicious activity after her account showed an unusual reaction; the filing seeks to reassign the case to another judge. The matter relates to Musk's past rulings and his move of companies from Delaware to Texas, and concerns allegations Musk misled about selling Tesla shares prior to the Twitter purchase.

Steven Bartlett Drops AI for LinkedIn, Bets on Human-Written Content
business27 days ago

Steven Bartlett Drops AI for LinkedIn, Bets on Human-Written Content

FlightStory stopped using AI for LinkedIn posts after spotting sloppy AI output; human-written posts now outperform AI and carry more emotional resonance, leading Bartlett’s team to write all social copy themselves. AI remains in other FlightStory work—editing and new formats like Behind The Diary and Steven’s World—while the company pursues more raw, human-focused content.

LinkedIn revamps feed with AI-driven, context-aware ranking
technology28 days ago

LinkedIn revamps feed with AI-driven, context-aware ranking

LinkedIn announced a major update to its feed, deploying an advanced ranking system powered by large language models and GPUs to better understand what a post is about and how it relates to a user’s evolving interests and career goals. The system is more adaptive to current activity, using profile details, skills, geography, and engagement history, and it aims to reduce engagement bait while surfacing timely, relevant content. The update should improve contextual relevance, boost reach for creators who match evolving interests, and may alter overall post reach as feeds continuously adapt.

LinkedIn Turns AI Skills into Verifiable Profile Badges
technology2 months ago

LinkedIn Turns AI Skills into Verifiable Profile Badges

LinkedIn is rolling out vibe coding badges that let users showcase proficiency with AI coding tools by having the toolmakers—Replit, Lovable, Descript, and Relay.app—assess and assign levels (e.g., bronze, intermediate) that appear on profiles. More integrations with GitHub and Zapier are in the works. These levels update as users gain experience, providing recruiters with a verifiable signal of tool-driven work while LinkedIn emphasizes that this isn’t meant to replace existing signals. The move comes amid a broader AI-era backdrop and concerns about layoffs.

LinkedIn Celebration: Mendoza Marks Indiana's National Championship with a Pro-Style Post
sports2 months ago

LinkedIn Celebration: Mendoza Marks Indiana's National Championship with a Pro-Style Post

Indiana football player Fernando Mendoza celebrated winning the College Football National Championship with a LinkedIn post—the platform he uses exclusively—cracking jokes about B2B sales and his résumé as speculation grows about potential pro interest, highlighting how his social-media approach成为 part of his public persona.

Mendoza's LinkedIn Glow-Up After Indiana's National Championship
sports2 months ago

Mendoza's LinkedIn Glow-Up After Indiana's National Championship

Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza, the heavy favorite to be the 2026 NFL Draft’s top pick, updated his LinkedIn profile within minutes of leading Indiana to the national title, adding notes about winning the Heisman Trophy and being the 2025 national championship MVP, plus a new About section touting leadership and a business/real estate/finance background as he braces for his pro career.

gaming2 months ago

Rockstar allegedly grants terminally ill fan an early GTA 6 session, sparking PR debate

A terminally ill GTA fan reportedly received an early GTA 6 opportunity after a LinkedIn post from a GTA enthusiast’s relative claimed Rockstar was arranging a private playtest, with Take‑Two in contact and news of ‘great news’ later circulated before the post was deleted. The piece cites past gestures like the 2018 Red Dead Redemption 2 early access and Bethesda memorials, and invites readers to discuss whether this is a genuine goodwill gesture or PR.