Roundup: Why Avatars Could Outrun Chatbots, and More
A new platform uses avatars that ‘feel alive’ and can quickly respond to queries.
Avatars Show Promise as an Interface to AI
Most of today’s discussions of AI user interfaces focus on chatbots, but some companies believe avatars would be a better interface, if only because they’re fast, knowledgeable and secure. Now, Austin-based UneeQ has launched a platform to improve employee training and service delivery through avatars which the company claims “feel alive” and can quickly respond to queries. [Read more]
TA Teams Look at AI to Address Chronic Hiring Delays
Talent acquisition teams met their hiring goals just 48% of the time in 2024, the lowest success rate recorded in the past four years. According to a new report, persistent bottlenecks, increasing time-to-hire and rising candidate expectations have strained hiring efficiency across industries. At the same time, the report sees a number of key opportunities arising this year. [Read more]
Podcast: Analyst Geoff Webb on DeepSeek and the Business of AI
What is DeepSink going to do to the AI business? That’s what I discuss with my guest, Geoff Webb. He’s a contributing analyst with 3Sixty Insights, and has a long history as an executive and strategist in the world of HCM tech. To date, most of the discussion on AI has focused on capability. DeepSink looks like it’s going to shift a big part of the conversation to business and budgets. [Listen here]
Research Says AI Users Need to Develop ‘Uniquely Human’ Skills
Here’s irony for you: New research says AI will boost the value of “uniquely human” soft skills as it changes both the nature of jobs and people’s approach to work. In particular, employers will put a premium on skills that involve empathy and ethical decision-making. [Read more]
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