Microsoft’s business-oriented social network LinkedIn announced on Wednesday that it now boasts over 1 billion members and is expanding its artificial intelligence offerings for premium customers.
Reaching the billion-user milestone places LinkedIn in the upper echelons of social media networks, alongside competitors like Meta Platforms. Members of LinkedIn keep a resume-like profile showcasing their education, work experience, and professional skills.
According to the corporation, almost 80% of new members are not from the United States.
LinkedIn provides subscriptions in addition to a free membership tier. New AI tools that may determine whether a user, who may be sifting through dozens of job posts, is a good candidate based on the information in their profile will be available to subscribers of its $39.99-per-month tier.
To help the individual stand out in the job market, the system may also suggest profile modifications.
According to LinkedIn’s chief product officer, Tomer Cohen, the tool is intended to assist users in moving “from what used to be just seeing a job and feeling insecure to being able to make tremendous progress in just one session, all the way towards an interaction.”
LinkedIn also unveiled a button on Wednesday that condenses lengthy postings into a few essential bullet points specific to each user. For instance, a stockbroker may receive a different takeaway from a sales professional.
