LinkedIn has quietly removed its targeted misgendering and deadnaming policy, mirroring actions by Meta and YouTube, raising concerns over the platforms’ commitment to LGBTQ protections. Jenni Olson, senior director of GLAAD’s Social Media Safety Program, emphasized the importance of clear public policies for trust and safety. In a landscape where anti-trans rhetoric is prevalent, this rollback reflects troubling values among major tech firms, worsening vulnerabilities for marginalized communities.
LinkedIn has quietly removed its targeted misgendering and deadnaming policy, mirroring actions by Meta and YouTube, raising concerns over the platforms’ commitment to LGBTQ protections. Jenni Olson, senior director of GLAAD’s Social Media Safety Program, emphasized the importance of clear public policies for trust and safety. In a landscape where anti-trans rhetoric is prevalent, this rollback reflects troubling values among major tech firms, worsening vulnerabilities for marginalized communities.