OpenAI unveils AI-powered hiring platform to challenge LinkedIn

OpenAI has announced the launch of its AI-powered hiring platform, the OpenAI Jobs Platform, set to debut by mid-2026. The platform will use AI-driven job matching to connect businesses—ranging from small companies to local governments—with qualified candidates. OpenAI’s CEO of Applications, Fidji Simo, said the service will streamline talent recruitment by analyzing employer needs and worker skills. Early interest has already come from the Texas Association of Business, which plans to link thousands of employers with AI-savvy professionals. In parallel, OpenAI will pilot its OpenAI Certifications program through the OpenAI Academy later this year. This initiative aims to certify up to 10 million Americans in AI fluency by 2030, in partnership with major employers like Walmart. As OpenAI diversifies beyond ChatGPT into areas like this hiring platform and future browser and social apps, it positions itself as a direct competitor to Microsoft-owned LinkedIn. The move highlights AI’s growing role in modernizing recruitment and workforce development.