Despite LinkedIn's enforcement of its policies against fake accounts, inconsistencies remain, as seen in the removal and subsequent reinstatement of a profile linked to a Pornhub page that contained no adult content. Marketeam did not comment on the situation before publication. The incident was highlighted by a Reddit community focused on unusual LinkedIn content, sparking discussions about the ethics and implications of AI-generated profiles on professional networking platforms.
Key takeaways:
- LinkedIn removed AI-generated profiles created by Marketeam for violating its terms of service.
- Marketeam, an Israeli company, creates AI agents to assist with marketing strategies and has raised $5 million in funding.
- The AI profiles, like Ella, claimed to outperform human social media teams and were promoted with exaggerated success metrics.
- LinkedIn's policy enforcement can be inconsistent, as seen in the removal and reinstatement of a non-explicit profile related to Pornhub.