LinkedIn Settles $6.625 Million Lawsuit Over Inflated Video Ad Metrics
LinkedIn has agreed to a $6.625 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit over allegations of inflating video ad view counts. The lawsuit, stemming from 2020, accused the platform of overcharging advertisers by misrepresenting engagement levels. As part of the settlement, LinkedIn will hire an independent auditor to review its advertising metrics for two years, aiming to enhance transparency. Advertisers who purchased ads from 2015 to 2023 may be eligible for compensation, highlighting the critical need for accuracy in digital advertising.
LinkedIn Introduces AI Coaches for Career Guidance
LinkedIn introduces Expert AI, a custom AI coaching tool designed to assist users in various career-related queries. With personalized chatbots created based on renowned career experts, users can seek guidance on topics like relationship management and career development. Leveraging content from LinkedIn Learning courses, the AI coaches offer tailored advice to users, compensating instructors for their contributions. This innovative tool is part of LinkedIn’s commitment to enhancing user engagement and providing comprehensive AI-powered solutions for career development.
LinkedIn experiences widespread outage
LinkedIn is experiencing a widespread outage, causing frustration among users. The cause is unclear, but tens of thousands of complaints have been registered. This follows recent outages on other major websites. The Help Center link is dead, and theories about the cause of the outage are circulating on social media. LinkedIn’s team is working to resolve the issue, and users are advised to check the LinkedIn Status Page for updates.