LinkedIn Adds More Profile Verifications to Combat AI-Powered Job Scams
News > Social Media LinkedIn Adds More Profile Verifications to Combat AI-Powered Job Scams Your coworkers and classmates can now vouch that you really do have a specific university or job on your resume. Katelyn Chedraoui Reporter 2 Katelyn is a reporter with CNET covering artificial intelligence, including chatbots, image and video generators.… Read full bio Katelyn Chedraoui Reporter 2 Read full bio September 23, 2026, 9:00 am ET 2 min read LinkedIn is adding more ways to verify your account. Adobe Stock This news is not for people who like to lie on their resume.
- ▪News > Social Media LinkedIn Adds More Profile Verifications to Combat AI-Powered Job Scams Your coworkers and classmates can now vouch that you really do have a specific university or job on your resume.
- ▪Katelyn Chedraoui Reporter 2 Katelyn is a reporter with CNET covering artificial intelligence, including chatbots, image and video generators.… Read full bio Katelyn Chedraoui Reporter 2 Read full bio September 23, 2026, 9:00 am ET 2 min re
- ▪Adobe Stock This news is not for people who like to lie on their resume.
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News > Social Media LinkedIn Adds More Profile Verifications to Combat AI-Powered Job Scams Your coworkers and classmates can now vouch that you really do have a specific university or job on your resume. Katelyn Chedraoui Reporter 2 Katelyn is a reporter with CNET covering artificial intelligence, including chatbots, image and video generators.… Read full bio Katelyn Chedraoui Reporter 2 Read full bio September 23, 2026, 9:00 am ET 2 min read LinkedIn is adding more ways to verify your account. Adobe Stock This news is not for people who like to lie on their resume. LinkedIn is adding new ways to verify where you work and went to school, the company announced on Wednesday.
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