LinkedIn Denies Gender Bias Amid Algorithm Backlash

[kevin1]

LinkedIn says its AI systems do not use gender or demographic data to determine content visibility, pushing back against claims raised by the #WearThePants trend.

The company argues that differences in reach don’t prove bias, noting its feed relies on hundreds of signals, including user behavior, network interactions, and content relevance.

[Abdul Khan]

Algorithm transparency is key—denials alone won’t restore user trust.

[Nahid Hossen]

This controversy shows how sensitive AI-driven platforms are to perceived bias.