LinkedIn’s new AI feature will make it easier to draft your first message

LinkedIn is rolling out a new artificial intelligence-powered feature that will make it easier for users to interact with their connections by drafting an icebreaker first response. Explaining the reasoning behind the new feature, Senior Director of Product at LinkedIn, Naman Goel wrote, “One of the biggest challenges people face with networking is kicking off that first conversation with someone; The blank page problem can feel extra daunting. LinkedIn is also adding a new “Catch Up” tab that is expected to make it easier for users to start a conversation with their connections by adding highlights about them like work anniversary, new job or if they are looking for a new job or hire someone. In an example given by LinkedIn, the new feature can for instance help remind users about their connections' 3rd anniversary and generate an opening line based on that like “Congrats on your 3-year work anniversary.”