LinkedIn will let you show off your vibe coding expertise

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January 28, 2026, 2:00 PM

• •LinkedIn partners with companies like Replit and Lovabl to assess AI coding skills.
• •Users will receive proficiency levels that update with experience.
• •The update aims to highlight new ways of working with AI tools.
• •Concerns exist about AI's role in job displacement.

LinkedIn is integrating AI coding tool proficiency assessments from partners like Replit and Lovabl directly onto user profiles, allowing users to showcase their skills with AI tools. These skill levels will dynamically update as users gain more experience. While the update aims to help recruiters assess skills, it also comes amid concerns about AI's impact on job security. Pat Whealan, LinkedIn's head of career products, emphasizes the feature's role in showcasing new work methods, rather than replacing existing skill indicators.

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