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LinkedIn's new AI feature lets you search for people in natural language

LinkedIn has introduced an AI-powered people search tool for Premium users in the US, allowing natural-language queries instead of traditional keyword-based searches

LinkedIn will use your profile data to train its AI model: How to opt out

Starting November 3, LinkedIn will use member profiles for AI training by default; users who don't want their data included must manually opt out

India could be LinkedIn's top market in 2-3 yrs: Country head Pattabiraman

India, the second-largest and fastest-growing market for LinkedIn with over 16 crore users, could become the largest for the professional networking platform in 2-3 years at the current growth rate, its India country manager Kumaresh Pattabiraman has said. Pattabiraman described India as the 'signpost' for the global future of work. "By solving for India, we also solve for our 1.2 billion members globally," he said in an interview with PTI. He attributed the Indian market momentum to its digital-first young, ambitious workforce, which is 'on the move', the high appetite here for upskilling, inherent trust in the human insights and knowledge derived from the community and network of mentors and colleagues. The Microsoft-owned platform for professionals has seen its membership here grow by more than 50 per cent in the last two years, and the revenue has more than doubled since 2020, Pattabiraman said. "It is such an exciting time to be in India right now," he said, adding that the .

OpenAI to simplify job searches with a dedicated AI-powered hiring platform

OpenAI is building an AI-powered hiring platform to rival job portals like LinkedIn. It will also introduce certification programs to help candidates acquire the necessary skills to excel at their job

Tech Wrap Aug 14: Vivo Vision glasses, Gemini update, LinkedIn Mini Sudoku

Vivo AR glasses to launch on August 21. Gemini learns to remember and go incognito. LinkedIn introduces Mini Sudoku. PUBG to end support on PS4, Xbox One. Photos brings creative tools

LinkedIn and Nikoli bring a twist to Sudoku with bite-sized daily puzzles

LinkedIn teams up with the creator of Sudoku, Nikoli, to introduce short-form daily Sudoku challenges, blending classic puzzle-solving with a quick, accessible format

Zepto expands into online pharmacy, promises 10-minute medicine delivery

Quick commerce platform Zepto on Thursday announced its entry into the online pharmacy segment with the launch of 'Zepto Pharmacy', promising medicine delivery within 10 minutes in select metropolitan areas. The service has been rolled out in specific locations across Mumbai, Bengaluru, Delhi-NCR, and Hyderabad, Zepto Co-Founder and CEO Aadit Palicha said in a post on LinkedIn. The launch follows a 12-month pilot phase focused on refining operations, he said. "Today, we're formally announcing the launch of Zepto Pharmacy - Medicines delivered in 10 minutes! Over the past 12 months, the team has worked tirelessly to perfect the customer experience, supply chain, and compliance at a small scale, and we want to grow it steadily from here. Our objective is to keep operational standards extremely high and not scale too rapidly, given the complexity of this category," he wrote. The move marks Zepto's expansion beyond its core 10-minute grocery delivery model, placing it in competition wi

Who is Varun Mohan, Windsurf CEO hired by Google to boost Gemini AI project

Google hires Windsurf CEO Varun Mohan & co-founder Douglas Chen to lead its Gemini AI project, signalling a major move in the AI talent war against rivals like OpenAI

PM Modi marks 10 years of Digital India, eyes global digital leadership

PM Modi marked 10 years of Digital India with a blog on LinkedIn, where he wrote that this initiative was a mission to democratise access, build inclusive digital infra, and give opportunities to all

AI will reshape jobs but first cause 'a ton of disruption': LinkedIn CEO

According to LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky, the platform has seen a sharp increase in AI-related job requirements - up sixfold in the past year

Recruiters shift hiring with focus on skill than degrees: LinkedIn

The LinkedIn survey noted that this shift of skills-first was being led by global capability centers (GCCs) (85 per cent) and IT firms (71 per cent)

Microsoft shakes up leadership: LinkedIn CEO to oversee Office, Copilot

Microsoft's leadership reshuffle sees LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky take charge of Office, Word, Excel, and Copilot, reporting to Rajesh Jha

'No MBA. Just hustle': How Mumbai auto driver earns ₹5-8 lakh a month

A Mumbai auto-rickshaw driver has become an internet sensation, for offering a paid service to store visitors' bags while they attend their appointments at Mumbai's US Consulate

12 years, 75 cities, 1 letter: British CEO's goodbye to India goes viral

Jasper Reid, CEO of IMM, shared an emotional farewell after 12 years in India, calling it 'a land of soul' that he loves 'truly, madly, deeply'

Work-life balance is not the startup game: LinkedIn Founder restarts debate

LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman argued that startups are inherently demanding and require full commitment, giving examples from his own experience with building the employment-focused online platform

Shadowy China network trying to lure fired US govt workers, shows research

The news agency's attempts to track down the four companies and Smiao Intelligence ran into numerous dead-ends including unanswered phone calls, phone numbers that no longer work

LinkedIn expands casual gaming lineup with release of 'Zip': How to play

Zip is accessible across multiple platforms, including LinkedIn's iOS and Android apps, as well as desktop and mobile browsers

Legal net tightens around Byju Raveendran after US court ruling on fraud

Raveendran has called for an investigation into what he alleged is a "criminal collusion" between accounting firm EY India, GLAS Trust which represents US lenders, and the IRP

Indian recruiters say finding mix of AI, human skills challenge: LinkedIn

They are looking for professions who are well versed in technology and soft skills, says professional networking platform's report

LinkedIn to tell job seekers how likely they are to get a response

Three of the biggest job search sites - LinkedIn, Indeed and Greenhouse - have put tools in place to highlight which companies frequently respond to applicants in a timely manner