Whenever I talk with people about AI, one of the first questions I get is almost always: what will this mean for my job? I believe AI will open up more opportunities than any technology in history – but it will also change how work gets done. Today we’re announcing OpenAI-Certified and the OpenAI Jobs Platform – two new initiatives that are about helping people become fluent in AI and connecting them with employers who need their skills. We can’t eliminate the disruption AI will bring, but we can make sure the benefits are shared broadly, not just by a fortunate few. This is one big step in the right direction.
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Samantha Zupan
1mo
Congratulations! The Indeed team is looking forward to working on this with you!
Denis Mikhailov
1mo
Yeah, AI should helps with new opportunities.
Laura D.
1mo
Right on Fidji Simo 💯 AI's disruption is inevitable, but inequity doesn't have to be. With AI-assisted representatives, we can ensure the benefits are not hoarded but harnessed collectively. Democracy deserves the upgrade and with purpose driven companies like OpenAI the sky's the limit. Please join the rise #OurAscentLive and help co-create the future we all deserve ✨
Frédéric TABARY
1mo
Highlighting AI as an opportunity is important, but there’s a missing question: who decides what counts as a “good” skill? An OpenAI certification already means normalization through a single private actor. It may help some workers, but it also risks creating dependence: learning to think and work only within one provider’s framework. The same applies to jobs: a centralized employment platform can connect supply and demand, but it also concentrates control over access. History shows that promises of “widely shared benefits” often end up captured by those already well positioned. The real challenge is not to announce initiatives, but to ensure they do not reinforce existing inequalities.
Kristin Lundin
1mo
Certifications only matter if they are reasonably rare. I would be very curious how you will assess a user's AI readiness when most approaches will involve using AI to solve the question. We are working on and learning about this issue at SkillProfile, Inc. as we work to bring tools for people and companies to manage the wide range of Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes that make up their workforce. It does beg the question. If you're certifying millions of people, at what point does the certification cease to be impactful.
Totally agree, Fidji! It’s inspiring to see these new initiatives from OpenAI. As an AI educator, I’ve seen many professionals asking themselves the same question. And as someone who has been using and teaching ChatGPT since 2023, I believe that recognizing accumulated experience is also key. Beyond certifications, it would be great if the platform could also measure and acknowledge the knowledge of those of us who have been working with AI for years. Without a doubt, we are moving in the right direction to ensure the benefits reach everyone. Thank you for leading this change!
Abdelwahed I.
1mo
Awesome, I just did read and turn it into an audio to listen to it again (available on my channel). However; the vision focuses only on the US instead of shedding lights on a global perspective!
Hayden Hamilton
1mo
Spot on, and thank you for keeping it Open Source as best as you can. I've been searching for training that leads to some type of Certification I can place on my professional profile, and help me skill up for best uses. As someone in the unemployment line, and with a background that AI is impacting, gaining some type of Certification will be beneficial.
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1moI think AI mostly damages junior specialists, it is much more difficult for them to be competitive on the market than it was before AI. What do you think about that?