OpenAI has officially confirmed that the company is developing an AI-driven job platform aimed at precisely connecting companies with talent, marking a direct and intense competition with LinkedIn, a major career social networking giant.
An OpenAI spokesperson told TechCrunch that the product is named "OpenAI Jobs Platform" and is expected to launch in mid-2026. OpenAI's Chief Executive Officer for Applications, Fidji Simo, announced this new initiative in a blog post on Thursday, emphasizing that the company will "use artificial intelligence technology to help companies find the perfect match between their needs and employees' skills." Simo specifically pointed out that the platform will provide small businesses and local governments with exclusive access to top AI talents.
This move clearly indicates OpenAI's intention to expand into multiple new markets beyond its core consumer products like ChatGPT. Recently, CEO Sam Altman mentioned that Fidji Simo would be responsible for several applications outside of the chatbot, and the OpenAI Jobs Platform is obviously a key part of this. It is reported that OpenAI is also simultaneously developing other products such as a browser and social media application.
Notably, this job platform will place OpenAI in direct competition with LinkedIn, which is owned by OpenAI's largest financial backer, Microsoft. Reid Hoffman, co-founder of LinkedIn, is also one of OpenAI's early investors. Last year, LinkedIn had already heavily integrated AI features into its own platform to improve the efficiency of matching job seekers with companies.
To support the new platform, OpenAI also plans to offer certifications for people with different levels of "AI proficiency" through its online initiative, OpenAI Academy. A spokesperson stated that the certification pilot project is planned to start at the end of 2025. In this program, OpenAI has already partnered with Walmart, one of the world's largest private employers, aiming to provide certifications for 10 million Americans by 2030.
In response to the widespread concern in the tech industry about "AI disrupting traditional jobs," Simo acknowledged in her blog post that this risk is unavoidable. However, she said that OpenAI hopes to do its part in the transformation by helping people master AI skills and connecting them with companies that need these skills.
It is reported that these projects are part of OpenAI's commitment to the White House's initiative to enhance AI literacy. Several tech executives, including Sam Altman, will meet with President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday to discuss AI-related topics together.
