'Perfect matches' | OpenAI and Indeed unveil rival AI hiring platforms

The race to dominate AI-powered hiring is heating up as OpenAI and Indeed reveal new products aimed at reshaping how workers connect with employers.

OpenAI confirmed it is developing the OpenAI Jobs Platform, a service intended to help companies and workers find “perfect matches” using artificial intelligence. The firm's applications CEO Fidji Simo said the platform will include tailored offerings for small businesses and local governments. It expects to launch the service by mid-2026.

Sam Altman, OpenAI’s chief executive, said that Simo will oversee applications beyond ChatGPT, including the jobs platform and other products such as a potential browser and social media app.

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