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LinkedIn is a professional networking platform that’s a subsidiary of Microsoft. It claims to be the largest platform of its kind with over 774 million members from over 200 countries around the world as of 2021. The company’s roots hark back to 2002 when co-founder Reid Hoffman conceptualized the platform in his living room. Hoffman is a distinguished alumnus of Stanford University, Oxford University, and Babson College. LinkedIn was officially launched on May 5, 2003. In 2016, Microsoft acquired LinkedIn for $26.2 billion while the platform got to retain its ethos and its then-CEO Jeff Weiner. LinkedIn allows job seekers to create profiles and boost their visibility to potential recruiters. Similarly, recruiters and organizations can also list their vacancies, track applications, and view candidate profiles. Individuals can also “connect” with each other and build professional networks. LinkedIn users can also keep tabs on organizations they’re interested in by “following” the corresponding company profile on LinkedIn. In 2012, the company also acquired SlideShare for $119 million. Slideshare is a social distribution platform for presentations. 2003
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The couple who went viral for their reaction to being caught cuddling on a jumbotron at a Coldplay concert has now become the star of a video game.
Here's how much Microsoft pays its AI engineers
Microsoft is paying its artificial intelligence (AI) employees, especially those working on Copilot and generative AI initiatives, some jaw-dropping salaries.
'Dadaji Hero': 71-year-old man clears CA exam, social media applauds
Tarachand Agarwal, a 71-year-old retired bank manager from Jaipur, has achieved the remarkable feat of clearing the Chartered Accountant (CA) exam.
LinkedIn's AI writing assistant struggling to gain traction, CEO reveals
LinkedIn's CEO, Ryan Roslansky, has revealed that the platform's AI-generated post polishing suggestions aren't as popular as anticipated.
Don't consider AI your friend, it'll hurt you: LinkedIn co-founder
Reid Hoffman, the co-founder of LinkedIn and a prominent investor in artificial intelligence (AI), has warned against treating AI as a friend.
Hyderabad start-up hires golden retriever as 'Chief Happiness Officer'
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Reddit co-founder buys 10% stake in Chelsea Women for £20M
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After Ghibli-style images, ChatGPT now turning users into dolls
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AI creates LinkedIn clone based on single prompt. Say what!
LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman recently tested an AI tool by asking it to recreate the professional networking platform, using a single prompt.
'Toh main kya..karoon': Delhi man defends running over stray dog
A shocking incident of a man crushing a stray dog in Delhi has led to outrage on social media.
AI won't threaten jobs—it'll give us cognitive superpowers: LinkedIn co-founder
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Facing financial problems? These 5 tips can help you recover
Economic downturns can be difficult, but with the right strategies, individuals and businesses can sail through these times.
Musk accuses billionaires of funding protests at Tesla showrooms
Elon Musk has accused billionaires George Soros and Reid Hoffman of funding recent protests at Tesla showrooms.
LinkedIn's AI hiring assistant helps recruiters speed up candidate searches
LinkedIn, the top professional networking platform, has launched an innovative AI-powered hiring assistant.
Safer Internet Day: LinkedIn shares tips to avoid job scams
On Safer Internet Day 2025, February 11, LinkedIn has offered essential tips to help job seekers navigate the increasingly risky online job market.
LinkedIn lawsuit over use of customer-data for AI training dismissed
A proposed class action lawsuit against LinkedIn has been thrown out.
LinkedIn sued for using private messages to train AI
Microsoft-owned LinkedIn is facing a class-action lawsuit, courtesy of its Premium subscribers.
JPMorgan Chase ends remote work, employees consider unionizing
JPMorgan Chase has announced that from March onward, all its employees will be required to work in-office five days a week.
YesMadam denies firing stressed employees, calls it awareness campaign
Noida-based beauty services start-up YesMadam has denied allegations of firing employees over work-related stress.
This platform serves as LinkedIn for the LGBTQ+ community
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Apple sued for allegedly snooping on employees' personal iPhones
Apple is facing a lawsuit for allegedly spying on its employees' personal iPhones and iCloud accounts.
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Popular singer and Bigg Boss 14 finalist Rahul Vaidya recently joined the professional networking platform LinkedIn.
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LinkedIn sunsets feature that allowed live, audio-only events
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HR professional exposes lewd messages from rejected job applicants
In a shocking trend of unprofessionalism, rejected job applicants have been sending inappropriate messages to a talent acquisition specialist.
LinkedIn unveils AI-powered 'Hiring Assistant' for recruiters: How it works
LinkedIn, the popular professional networking platform, has introduced its first-ever artificial intelligence (AI) tool — Hiring Assistant.
Airbnb rolls out network where hosts can hire other hosts
Airbnb has launched a new feature, the Co-Host Network, to make the process of property management easier for hosts.
Wipro now allows 30 additional days of WFH per year
Wipro has revised its hybrid work policy, allowing employees an additional 30 days of remote work every year.
'I miss you, says I-Pill': Zepto apologizes for outrageous notification
Quick commerce platform Zepto has come under fire, for sending an unsolicited and inappropriate marketing message to a customer.
Man rejects ₹23L job for work-life balance, sparks LinkedIn debate
In a recent LinkedIn post, performance marketing manager Dev Kataria shared an interesting career decision made by his friend.
Ex-FTX leader updates LinkedIn profile with prison stint
Ryan Salame, the former co-CEO of FTX Digital Markets, has decided to take a light-hearted approach to his upcoming prison sentence.
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Rajiv Memani, the chairperson of Ernst and Young (EY) India, has apologized for the company's absence at the funeral of an employee who allegedly died due to excessive work pressure.
LinkedIn is using your data to train AI models
LinkedIn, the professional networking platform, has silently opted its users into a program that uses their data for training artificial intelligence (AI) models.
Satya Nadella describes Microsoft's productivity problem: '85% employees feel overworked'
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has shed light on a "productivity paradox" currently impacting the company.
Ex-Microsoft employee shares career lessons: Skills matter, not background
Rajat Garg, a former Microsoft India employee and now an entrepreneur, has shared valuable career insights on LinkedIn.
Microsoft to host Copilot-focused event on Sep 16
Microsoft is set to host an event dedicated to the "next phase of Copilot innovation" on September 16.
This man used AI to impersonate a lawyer
Nathan Chambers, a resident of South Carolina, is facing accusations of impersonating a lawyer and allegedly using artificial intelligence (AI) to create false legal documents.