X, formerly known as Twitter, is gearing up to launch a job listing feature aimed at rivaling the established employment-focused giant LinkedIn, Engadget tells us in a report.
CEO Elon Musk teased in a recent tweet.. err post the platform's intention to offer users job opportunities alongside a slew of other features.
This move comes as X strives to carve out its own niche in the competitive world of online networking, with Musk dubbing LinkedIn a "cringe."
A Substitute for LinkedIn?
Musk's disdain for LinkedIn's approach to professional networking is evident as he quips in the post mentioned above, "People send me LinkedIn links sometimes, but the cringe level is so high that I just can't bring myself to use it, so I ask for the resume or bio to be emailed."
This sentiment has driven X's commitment to crafting a networking experience that resonates with users who share Musk's perspective.
Engadget notes that the push for job listings was foreshadowed by X's acquisition of Laski, a job-matching tech startup, earlier this year.
The Next Steps
To power this endeavor, X has taken ambitious steps, including the collection of user data that goes beyond traditional norms.
As reported by Bloomberg, the platform's updated privacy policy reveals that X is venturing into the realm of biometric data collection for "safety, security, and identification purposes."
While the exact nature of the biometric data remains unspecified, experts speculate it could include facial recognition data, fingerprints, and other unique identifiers.
We also reported a few days ago that LinkedIn and X are nearing adopting Passkeys, an upcoming feature for iOS and macOS users that will replace passwords with special authentication keys.
Users will no longer need to enter passwords into text fields and instead rely on Face ID or Touch ID authentication to access the platform or app for the Apple ecosystem.
Privacy Concerns
However, this foray into biometric data is not without its challenges. X already faces a potential class-action lawsuit for capturing biometric data without user consent.
This development raises concerns about privacy and regulatory compliance, as X's ambition to eliminate inauthentic accounts through biometric data collection could potentially face legal hurdles.
As X delves into users' work history and education data to recommend potential jobs, the platform could also use it to bolster its advertising capabilities.
'Everything App'
While X's expansion into job listings marks a significant stride, it is not the only innovation the platform is embracing. Musk recently revealed that X users can make video and audio calls directly through the platform, eliminating the need to share personal phone numbers.
This aligns with Musk's vision of transforming X into an "everything app," providing a comprehensive range of services within its ecosystem.
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