OpenAI to launch AI-powered jobs portal to take on LinkedIn
What's the story
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is gearing up to take on LinkedIn with its own AI-powered hiring platform. The service, dubbed the OpenAI Jobs Platform, will connect businesses with employees and is expected to launch by mid-2026. Fidji Simo, CEO of Applications at OpenAI, announced the initiative in a blog post on Thursday.
Innovative strategy
OpenAI jobs platform will match candidates with businesses' needs
The OpenAI Jobs Platform will not be a conventional job board. Instead of companies just posting job openings, candidates will be able to showcase their skills and certifications. They will then be matched with businesses and public bodies that have specific needs. This innovative approach could put OpenAI in direct competition with Microsoft-owned LinkedIn, the world's leading professional networking and recruitment platform.
Certification initiative
AI certification program in collaboration with Walmart
Along with the jobs platform, OpenAI is also launching an AI certification program in the coming months, with a pilot expected in late 2025. The scheme intends to equip workers with practical knowledge of how AI is used in the workplace and provide them with employer-recognized credentials. The long-term goal is to certify 10 million Americans by 2030. The program is being developed in collaboration with Walmart, America's largest private employer.
Mitigation strategy
Addressing the AI job displacement debate
The move comes as fears grow over the impact of AI on jobs, especially in sectors already disrupted by automation. Many tech executives have warned that AI could wipe out many traditional jobs. However, Simo acknowledged this risk in her blog post and said OpenAI can't prevent that disruption but can help people become fluent in AI and connect them with companies that need their skills.