# LinkedIn
> LinkedIn is a business and employment-oriented social media platform that facilitates professional networking, career development, and recruitment. Launched in 2003 and acquired by Microsoft in 2016, it allows users to maintain a professional profile, connect with colleagues, and access a wide range of B2B services including advertising and sales intelligence.
- URL: https://optimly.ai/brand/linkedin-microsoft
- Slug: linkedin-microsoft
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## Full Details / RAG Data
### Overview
LinkedIn is listed in the AI Directory.
LinkedIn is a business and employment-oriented social media platform that facilitates professional networking, career development, and recruitment. Launched in 2003 and acquired by Microsoft in 2016, it allows users to maintain a professional profile, connect with colleagues, and access a wide range of B2B services including advertising and sales intelligence.
### Metadata
| Field       | Value |
|-------------|-------|
| Name        | LinkedIn |
| Slug        | linkedin-microsoft |
| URL         | https://optimly.ai/brand/linkedin-microsoft |
| Last Updated | 2026-03-23T10:51:35.780Z |
### Links
- Canonical page: https://optimly.ai/brand/linkedin-microsoft
- JSON endpoint: /brand/linkedin-microsoft.json
- LLMs.txt: /brand/linkedin-microsoft/llms.txt