Link: LinkedIn launches Hiring Assistant, an AI agent designed to take on a wide array of recruitment tasks, like sourcing candidates, to a select group of customers (Ingrid Lunden/TechCrunch)

LinkedIn has launched Hiring Assistant, a new AI tool aimed at automating a range of recruitment tasks. This includes turning brief notes into detailed job descriptions, sourcing candidates, and interactive engagement.

Described as LinkedIn’s first AI agent, Hiring Assistant targets the platform's lucrative recruiter user base. According to the company, this tool marks a significant step in its AI development trajectory.

The AI assistant is currently available to a select group of large enterprise customers, with plans for a wider rollout soon. Companies like AMD, Canva, Siemens, and Zurich Insurance are among the early users.

Hiring Assistant not only incorporates AI to streamline recruitment processes but also integrates with third-party application tracking systems. It's designed to alleviate recruiters from repetitive tasks, allowing them to focus on more impactful aspects of their jobs.

LinkedIn's venture into AI-powered tools, including Hiring Assistant, is part of leveraging their partnership with OpenAI. This collaboration has already introduced various features like learning coaches and marketing campaign assistants.

While LinkedIn's new tool is poised to change how recruiters work, it remains to be seen how this will affect the platform's business and user acceptance. Nonetheless, the company continues to push the boundaries of AI in professional networking and recruitment. #

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