New Delhi, Sept. 16 -- OpenAI, the company at the forefront of artificial intelligence (AI), is launching a new jobs platform and certification programme. The move is a significant step that places it in direct competition with LinkedIn, the world's largest professional network, which is owned by Microsoft-OpenAI's closest partner and biggest backer.

This new platform, with its focus on certifying the small group of professionals who design AI systems, is a curious counterpoint to the company's own admission that AI will automate millions of routine jobs.

This piece explores the implications of this new venture for the broader job market, from traditional universities to tech-focused learning platforms like Coursera and Udemy. It also e...