OpenAI is expanding into the job market with plans to launch an AI-powered hiring platform that puts it in direct competition with Microsoft’s (MSFT) LinkedIn. The new service, called the OpenAI Jobs Platform, is expected to roll out in mid-2026. It will use OpenAI’s advanced AI models to match businesses with qualified candidates more efficiently and accurately.
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The move comes as OpenAI continues to expand beyond its core AI research and models. The decision to enter the hiring space addresses two key challenges: a rapidly changing job market due to AI and the growing demand from companies for employees fluent in AI tools.
OpenAI to Bridge AI Talent Gap
Fidji Simo, OpenAI’s CEO of Applications, announced the initiative in a recent blog post. The platform’s key goal is to create “perfect matches” between job seekers and employers, including large enterprises, small and medium-sized businesses, as well as local governments.
To support this effort, OpenAI will expand its free online learning platform, OpenAI Academy, to offer official certifications for different levels of “AI fluency”. This program, expected to pilot in late 2025, will cover a range of skills from basic workplace AI usage to advanced prompt engineering.
The initiative already has several key partners, including Walmart (WMT), John Deere (DE), Accenture (ACN), and Boston Consulting Group. These companies have agreed to collaborate on the certification program.
Which AI Stock Is the Better Buy?
Turning to Wall Street, analysts think that Microsoft stock has the most room to run. Its price target implies over 25% upside potential. On the other hand, analysts expect the least from Alphabet (GOOGL), as its average price target of $231.58 equates to a loss of 1.37%.
