OpenAI, the developer of the ChatGPT chatbot, has announced a new AI-powered job platform as part of its efforts to enhance AI applications for both individuals and businesses.
The new platform, called OpenAI Jobs, will use AI to connect qualified candidates with companies seeking employees, potentially putting the company in direct competition with Microsoft’s LinkedIn.
Microsoft is OpenAI’s largest investor, having invested approximately $13 billion in the company, though it officially designated it last year as a competitor in the search and advertising sectors.
Fidji Simo, CEO of Applications at OpenAI, stated on the company’s official blog that the platform will not only attract talent from large corporations but will also provide a dedicated pathway to support local businesses and governments in finding the AI expertise needed to better serve their communities. A company spokesperson confirmed that the platform is expected to launch by mid-2026.
In addition, OpenAI plans to launch a new professional certification program as part of its OpenAI Academy initiative, an online learning platform that trains employees on how to leverage artificial intelligence in the workplace.
The program will offer accredited certifications at various levels of AI proficiency, ranging from basic workplace applications to specialized fields like instruction engineering.
These courses will utilize ChatGPT’s “Study Mode,” which transforms the chatbot into a tutor that asks questions, provides hints, and offers feedback instead of giving direct answers.
The company indicated that it is already collaborating with major organizations like Walmart, the largest retailer in the United States, to integrate these certifications into their professional development programs. OpenAI aims to have approximately 10 million Americans certified by 2030.
These plans come amid concerns about the impact of AI on the job market. Companies like Salesforce have announced layoffs related to digital transformation, while recent studies have shown that some jobs are at risk of disappearing due to automation and the increasing prevalence of AI technologies.
Conversely, Lightcast, a company specializing in labor market data, found that roles requiring AI skills offer higher salaries than traditional jobs.
Simo affirmed that AI is a “disruptive” force that will fundamentally change the future of jobs and companies, but stressed that the solution lies in helping individuals acquire AI skills and connecting them with new job opportunities.
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LinkedIn has unveiled a new AI-powered feature called “Job Match,” designed to help users find jobs that match their qualifications, thus reducing the number of applications they submit for positions they are unqualified for.
This move comes at a time when job seekers are facing increasing challenges in finding suitable opportunities.
The feature uses artificial intelligence to analyze a user’s personal experience and skills, comparing them to the requirements of available jobs. It provides detailed summaries alongside each job posting, showing how well the user matches the job requirements.
Rohan Rajiv, LinkedIn’s product manager, explained that the feature goes beyond traditional keyword matching, offering a deeper analysis of the relevance of experience and skills.
This innovation aims to help users focus on the jobs that best match their qualifications, while simultaneously guiding those who are less qualified toward other opportunities that are a better fit.
The “Job Match” feature will be available to all users, but Premium subscribers will enjoy additional benefits, such as more detailed information about their job suitability. The company also plans to expand the feature to include recruitment improvements, making the candidate selection process more efficient.
Questions remain about the feature’s ability to address structural challenges in the job market, especially given the layoffs witnessed in the tech sector and other industries in 2024. Rajiv noted that a significant part of the problem stems from a lack of transparency in the market, but he believes that “a considerable portion of the problem can be solved by this feature.”
The feature has received support from employers, some of whom expressed hope in official posts on the platform that it will help reduce the number of unsuitable applications flooding their inboxes, allowing them to focus more on qualified candidates.
The “Job Match” feature is scheduled to be rolled out to users gradually, with promises of further updates to meet the needs of both job seekers and employers.
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