OpenAI to Launch AI-Powered Jobs PlatformOpenAI announced it will launch an AI-powered hiring platform by mid-2026, directly competing with LinkedIn and Indeed in the professional networking and recruitment space. The company announced the initiative alongside an expanded certification program designed to verify AI skills for job seekers. The OpenAI Jobs Platform will use artificial intelligence algorithms to match candidates with employers based on demonstrated AI competencies rather than traditional resume keywords. Walmart, the largest private employer in the United States with 1.6 million workers, will initially provide free certification access to all US employees. Jobs demanding multiple AI skills command premiums up to 43% above standard compensation levels.