OpenAI is planning to enter the job market with a new platform that will use artificial intelligence (AI) to connect employers with the right candidates. According to a company spokesperson, the service will be called the OpenAI Jobs Platform and is expected to launch by mid-2026.

The announcement was made by Fidji Simo, CEO of Applications at OpenAI, in a blog post. She explained that the goal of the platform is to “use AI to help find the perfect matches between what companies need and what workers can offer.” The platform will also have a separate section specifically for small businesses and local government organisations that are looking to hire talent skilled in AI.

This move positions OpenAI as a competitor to LinkedIn, which has long been the leader in professional networking. Interestingly, LinkedIn’s co-founder, Reid Hoffman, was one of OpenAI’s early supporters. Additionally, LinkedIn is owned by Microsoft, OpenAI’s biggest investor, which makes the new platform a competitor to a company closely linked to its main partner.

OpenAI is expanding its work beyond ChatGPT. CEO Sam Altman recently said that Fidji Simo will lead multiple new applications apart from the chatbot, including the jobs platform. Reports suggest that OpenAI is also exploring a web browser and a social networking app as part of its growth strategy.

Alongside the jobs platform, OpenAI is launching the OpenAI Academy, a program aimed at teaching workers AI skills. The academy will offer certifications to measure different levels of AI knowledge. A pilot program is planned for late 2025, with Walmart helping to expand the initiative. OpenAI’s long-term goal is to certify 10 million Americans by 2030. 

This effort is also part of the White House’s broader AI literacy program. Altman and other tech leaders are expected to meet with President Donald Trump to discuss AI’s impact on the workforce. The launch of the jobs platform comes amid growing concerns about AI’s effect on employment. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has warned that up to 50% of entry-level white-collar jobs could be lost by 2030 due to AI.

In her blog post, Simo acknowledged that disruption is inevitable but emphasised that OpenAI wants to help people adapt by learning AI skills and connecting them to companies that need these capabilities.This new platform could change the way people find jobs and prepare for AI-driven work, combining job matching with skill development in one service.