LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky admits the platform’s AI post-polishing tool has underperformed expectations—even as AI skills dominate job listings and profiles. Here’s why professionals are wary of letting bots craft their resumes-in-public.
The AI Posting Paradox
- Low Adoption: LinkedIn’s AI writing suggestions are “not as popular as I thought,” says Roslansky.
- High Stakes: Unlike TikTok or X, LinkedIn is “your resume online”—missteps can hurt careers.
- Backlash Risk: Users fear being “called out” for obviously AI-generated content.
But AI Skills Are Exploding
While professionals avoid AI for posts, they’re racing to add AI skills:
- 6x increase in AI-related job postings (past year).
- 20x surge in users listing AI skills on profiles.
Even the CEO Uses AI (Carefully)
Roslansky reveals he uses Microsoft Copilot to refine emails to Satya Nadella:
“I hit the Copilot button to make sure I sound Satya-smart.”
The Takeaway
LinkedIn’s audience treats AI as a career accelerator (for skills) but not a content crutch—because authenticity still rules professional branding.
