In the realm of technology, artificial intelligence continues to evolve, but its adoption in professional platforms like LinkedIn proves to be more complex. This is reflected in recent comments from LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky.
Reasons for Low Interest in AI Assistant
Despite the prevalence of other AI features, the AI assistant designed to enhance user posts has fallen short of expectations. Ryan Roslansky noted that users feel increased risks to their professional reputation, which hinders them from utilizing this tool. According to him, publications on LinkedIn are more sensitive to backlash than on other platforms.
Contradictory Trends in AI Adoption
In addition to the low reception of the AI assistant, there has been a notable increase in interest for AI skills: the number of job postings requiring AI skills has surged six-fold in the past year, while the number of users adding these skills to their profiles has surged twenty-fold. This highlights users' interest in AI-related professions, yet caution remains regarding the use of AI tools.
Importance of User Trust
Roslansky also mentioned that he himself uses AI in his workflow, such as in Microsoft Copilot for refining emails. This indicates that AI can be beneficial for internal communications, yet users remain hesitant regarding public postings. The necessity for user trust and understanding of risks is critical in integrating AI into professional tools.
The overall increase in interest toward AI skills underscores the significance of this technology in the job market, yet the current reception of the LinkedIn AI assistant demonstrates the complexity of user trust and associated risks to their professional reputation.
