When people ask what AI means for their jobs or companies, the answer is both exciting and challenging. AI has the potential to unlock more opportunities than any technology in history, helping businesses run more efficiently, empowering individuals to turn ideas into income, and creating entirely new types of jobs.

At the same time, AI is also disruptive. Work will look different, companies will need to adapt, and people at every level, from shift workers to CEOs, will have to learn new ways of working.

Expanding Access to AI Skills

OpenAI is committed to making AI more accessible. Today, hundreds of millions of people use ChatGPT weekly, most of them for free. The goal isn’t just to provide access but to ensure people know how to use AI to be more productive, shape their industries, and gain more control over their future.

To achieve this, OpenAI is partnering with organizations like Walmart, John Deere, Boston Consulting Group, Accenture, Indeed, state governments, and community groups to help people and companies make the most of AI.

Introducing the OpenAI Jobs Platform

Finding AI-skilled workers is a growing challenge for companies. To address this, OpenAI is launching the OpenAI Jobs Platform, which will connect businesses with AI-ready talent across all levels. The platform will also support local governments and enterprises by connecting them with AI experts to modernize their operations and better serve their communities.

Crucially, the platform will help employers trust that candidates are genuinely fluent in AI, ensuring a better match between company needs and worker skills.

OpenAI Certifications and Academy Expansion

Earlier this year, OpenAI launched the OpenAI Academy, a free online platform that has already been accessed by over 2 million people, providing them with AI learning resources. Now, the Academy is expanding with OpenAI Certifications, offering structured recognition of AI fluency from beginner use cases to advanced prompt engineering.

Training and certification can be completed directly within ChatGPT’s Study mode, making it accessible to anyone. Companies can also integrate certifications into their training programs. OpenAI has committed to certifying 10 million Americans by 2030, starting with launch partners such as Walmart.

By learning from past challenges in reskilling programs, OpenAI aims to deliver training that genuinely connects with employer needs and creates real career opportunities. These initiatives also align with the White House’s efforts to expand AI literacy nationwide.

Building an Inclusive AI Future

The vision is clear: empower people, not just large corporations or a select few, with the tools and skills to succeed in an AI-driven world. With partnerships, training programs, and the Jobs Platform, OpenAI is taking meaningful steps to help workers and businesses thrive together in the age of AI.