LinkedIn is making it easier for you to get verified - and to hopefully cut back on scams and AI slop
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LinkedIn tightening verification is a direct response to AI-generated profiles and content — identity is becoming the new choke point. B2B sales and recruiting teams should assume higher friction but better signal, and align outreach and hiring workflows around verified identities first.
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