Zoom has acquired BrightHire, adding AI-powered interview intelligence to Zoom Workplace. The deal brings interview planning, automated notes, real-time coaching, and analytics directly into Zoom, enhancing millions of hiring conversations each year. BrightHire—trusted by Canva, Duolingo, Instacar

OpenAI has announced its upcoming AI-powered hiring platform, the OpenAI Jobs Platform, set to launch in mid-2026. Positioned as a direct competitor to LinkedIn, the service will leverage AI to match businesses with workers, offering dedicated support for small businesses and local governments. Alon

Laborup, an AI recruiting startup focused on America’s manufacturing workforce, has raised a total of $7.7 million, including a $5.8 million seed round led by NVP. The company is building “agentic recruiting” infrastructure with voice-first AI screening, skills verification, and factory-specif

Propel People,an AI-driven, mobile-first hiring platform tailored for skilled trades, has raised a $3 million seed round led by 1848 Ventures. The Ohio-based startup addresses the labor shortage crisis in the construction industry, where 94% of contractors face hiring challenges. The platform levera

Loxo, a leading AI-powered talent intelligence platform, has secured a $115 million growth investment led by private equity firm Tritium Partners. This funding will accelerate AI and product development, further solidifying Loxo's position in the recruiting software market. Recognized for its AI-dri

 Final Round AI  has raised an oversubscribed $6.88 million seed funding round, led by Uncork Capital and supported by investors like HF0, Linear Capital, and Sky9 Capital. The company is redefining job searches with its Interview Copilot, an AI-powered tool that provides real-time insights and an

Maki, a leader in conversational AI for HR, has secured $28.6 million in Series A funding to redefine how organizations approach talent acquisition. With rapid growth in 2024 and large-scale partnerships with Fortune 500 companies, Maki’s AI agents are transforming HR by automating 80% of screenin