LinkedIn just revealed that its "Seems like AI slop" report button has been clicked over a million times since launching in late July. The platform says views on classified AI junk have dropped 40%, and it's now rolling out warnings that tell authors when their posts read like ChatGPT wrote them.
LinkedIn just added a report button that lets users flag posts as "Seems like AI slop," aiming to clean up its feed after an analysis found 41% of longform posts were fully AI-generated. The company is also rolling out new classifiers to suppress low-quality posts and replacing its AI post-rewriting tool with simple proofreading. It turns out even professional networks have reached their breaking point with generic AI hustle-posts.
LinkedIn just rolled out an AI-powered people search that lets you find professionals using conversational descriptions or questions, like asking who can help with US work visas. The tool ranks candidates by relevance and network proximity. It is currently live for US Premium subscribers, with wider access coming soon.
OpenAI is developing an AI-powered hiring service dubbed OpenAI Jobs Platform, targeting a mid-2026 launch that puts it in direct competition with LinkedIn. The company will also pilot an AI fluency certification program in late 2025, teaming up with Walmart to certify 10 million workers by 2030.
Adobe just launched the public beta of its Content Authenticity app, allowing creators to attach invisible digital credentials to images for free without a Creative Cloud subscription. Through a partnership with LinkedIn, users can embed verified identity badges, disclose AI usage, and opt out of AI training.
LinkedIn is facing a proposed class-action lawsuit accusing the platform of unlawfully sharing Premium users' private InMail messages with third parties to train AI models. The suit claims LinkedIn quietly amended its privacy terms to cover its tracks and seeks $1,000 per user. LinkedIn denies using member messages for model training.
LinkedIn just rolled out two free AI tools for job hunters and small businesses, including a Jobs Match feature to evaluate if postings are worth applying to and a synthetic hiring agent to triage candidates. Notably, both rely on LinkedIn's in-house AI rather than OpenAI models.
LinkedIn just launched Hiring Assistant, its first AI agent built to tackle recruiter grunt work. The tool converts rough notes into full job postings and sources candidates based on skills rather than degrees or location. It is currently available to select enterprise clients like AMD and Canva ahead of a wider rollout.
LinkedIn just quietly opted accounts into training its generative AI models without asking, only updating its privacy policy after the fact. Users can switch off the "Data for Generative AI Improvement" toggle under privacy settings, but opting out won't undo models that have already been trained. EU, EEA, and Swiss users are currently excluded.
A LinkedIn VP just warned that the shelf life of a college degree is shrinking pretty dramatically as generative AI tools reshape the workplace. Soft skills like adaptability, communication, and creative thinking are quickly overtaking pure technical credentials as the primary career differentiators. Why it matters: Even Ivy League diplomas won't future-proof your career if you can't continuously evolve alongside AI.
HubSpot just launched HubSpot AI, adding generative and predictive tools across its entire CRM and marketing stack. The suite includes AI Assistants for writing and images, predictive deal insights with claimed 95% accuracy, and customer-service agents set for next year.
Microsoft just launched a global AI Skills Initiative alongside LinkedIn and data.org, rolling out the online learning market's first free Generative AI Professional Certificate. The push also includes an open grant challenge giving nonprofits funding, Azure cloud compute, and technical training. All coursework remains free through 2025.
LinkedIn just rolled out AI writing assistants to help job seekers spruce up their profiles and recruiters draft job descriptions. Profile summaries run on GPT-4 for Premium subscribers, while job posts are powered by GPT-3.5. Why it matters: LinkedIn won't flag AI-generated text, making the platform feel a lot more automated.
