Artificial Intelligence company OpenAI has announced its ambition to build a jobs platform to help workers and businesses navigate the AI era.
As AI continues to transform industries, the company is introducing the OpenAI Jobs Platform and OpenAI Certifications, both designed to expand economic opportunities and ensure that people have the skills needed to thrive in an AI-driven world.
According to OpenAI, one of the most common concerns people express about AI is its impact on jobs and businesses. Many wonder how their roles will evolve or how companies will adapt as AI continues to advance. OpenAI’s leadership believes that while AI will be transformational, it will also be disruptive, fundamentally reshaping how people work.
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The company emphasized that AI has the potential to create more opportunities than any technology in history—helping businesses operate more efficiently, empowering individuals to monetize their ideas, and even creating jobs that do not yet exist. However, it acknowledged that this transformation will require workers at all levels, from entry-level employees to CEOs, to learn new ways of working.
“We can’t eliminate the disruption, but we can help more people become fluent in AI and connect them with companies that need their skills”, OpenAI CEO of Applications Fidji Simo noted in a blog post.
To achieve this, OpenAI is focusing on access and education. The company noted that the majority of the hundreds of millions of people who use ChatGPT each week do so for free, aligning with its mission to democratize access to AI tools.
Now, the company is expanding its efforts by partnering with organizations such as Walmart, John Deere, Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Accenture, Indeed, the Texas Association of Business, the Bay Area Council, and several state governments, including Delaware to help everyone take advantage of the opportunities that AI has to offer.
The first major initiative is the OpenAI Jobs Platform, which aims to connect employers with AI-skilled workers. This platform will use AI-driven matching technology to ensure that companies find candidates who meet their needs, whether they are seeking permanent hires or talent for specific projects.
OpenAI highlighted that this platform will not only serve large corporations but will also have a dedicated track for small businesses and local governments, helping them compete in the rapidly evolving digital economy. For instance, the Texas Association of Business plans to leverage the platform to connect thousands of Texas employers with skilled individuals who can modernize their operations.
The second initiative focuses on ensuring that companies can verify the AI fluency of workers. Earlier this year, OpenAI launched the OpenAI Academy, a free online learning hub that has already connected more than 2 million people with resources, workshops, and communities for mastering AI tools.
Building on this success, OpenAI is introducing OpenAI Certifications, which will provide formal recognition of various levels of AI expertise. These certifications will range from basic workplace AI skills to advanced areas like prompt engineering and custom AI development.
Learners will be able to prepare for these certifications directly within ChatGPT using its new Study Mode, making it simple to access training and complete certification without leaving the app. Businesses will also be able to integrate these certifications into their employee learning and development programs.
Research has shown that workers with AI skills are more productive, more valuable to employers, and earn higher wages compared to those without AI expertise.
OpenAI has set an ambitious target to certify 10 million Americans by 2030. Walmart, the world’s largest private employer, has already signed on as a launch partner for this initiative.
Notably, OpenAI’s job platform could put the company in direct competition with LinkedIn, a professional networking platform that serves as a digital resume and networking tool, allowing individuals to showcase their professional background, post updates, and engage with industry content.
Future Outlook
OpenAI noted that its efforts are not just about technology, but about bridging the gap between workers and economic opportunity. By giving people access to AI tools, training, and verified skills, OpenAI aims to ensure that the benefits of AI are widely shared rather than concentrated in a few hands.
The company believes these programs will empower individuals to control their future while enabling businesses of all sizes to innovate and grow in the AI-driven economy.