OpenAI is developing an AI-powered hiring platform called the OpenAI Jobs Platform, aiming to connect businesses and employees by matching company needs with worker skills using AI. The platform is expected to launch by mid-2026 and will include a dedicated track for small businesses and local governments to access top AI talent. This move positions OpenAI as a competitor to LinkedIn, which is owned by Microsoft, OpenAI’s largest investor.
Expansion Beyond ChatGPT
OpenAI is expanding beyond its core product, ChatGPT, with CEO Fidji Simo overseeing new applications including the hiring platform, and potentially a browser and social media app. The company is also introducing OpenAI Certifications through its OpenAI Academy, an online program launched last year, to certify individuals at different levels of AI fluency. A pilot for these certifications is planned for late 2025.
Industry Context and AI Impact
The hiring platform launch coincides with growing concerns about AI’s impact on jobs. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei predicts AI could eliminate up to 50% of entry-level white-collar jobs by 2030. Simo acknowledges this risk but emphasizes OpenAI’s role in helping people gain AI skills and connect with companies needing those skills.
Partnerships and Goals
OpenAI is collaborating with Walmart on its certification program and aims to certify 10 million Americans by 2030. These initiatives align with the White House’s efforts to expand AI literacy, with OpenAI executives, including CEO Sam Altman, engaging with government leaders to discuss AI’s future.
This strategic expansion into hiring and certification services marks OpenAI’s effort to shape the AI-driven job market and workforce development while competing with established platforms like LinkedIn.
