OpenAI revealed plans to launch an AI-driven jobs platform aimed at matching candidates with employers, a move that could challenge Microsoft-owned (NASDAQ:MSFT) LinkedIn. The initiative is part of the company’s push to expand AI literacy and scale both consumer and enterprise products.
The announcement came in a blog post Thursday from Fidji Simo, OpenAI’s chief executive of applications and former Instacart chief executive.
“Importantly, the jobs platform won’t just be a way for big companies to attract more talent. It will have a track dedicated to helping local businesses compete, and local governments find the AI talent they need to better serve their constituents,” she wrote.
While details remain limited, a company spokesperson told TechCrunch the service is expected to go live by mid-2026.
OpenAI also plans to expand OpenAI Academy, its online learning hub, by adding a certification program. The new track will offer credentials in areas ranging from basic workplace AI skills to advanced training in custom jobs and prompt engineering.
“[W]e’re going to expand the Academy by offering certifications for different levels of AI fluency, from the basics of using AI at work all the way up to AI-custom jobs and prompt engineering,” Simo said, noting the program will use ChatGPT’s Study mode to help learners practice interactively.
Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) remains OpenAI’s largest investor, with a reported $13 billion stake, but the partnership has grown more complicated. Last year Microsoft (MSFT) formally listed OpenAI as a competitor in areas such as search and advertising.