▸ D-ID, a platform for the generation of digital humans, acquired artificial intelligence (AI) video pioneer simpleshow. Operating under the D-ID brand, the newly formed joint company unites D-ID’s interactive AI Visual Agents and real-time AI avatar technologies with simpleshow’s explainer video maker.
▸ Payscale, a provider of compensation intelligence solutions, acquired Datapeople, an AI-powered recruiting platform. The Datapeople platform enables Payscale to help talent acquisition and recruitment professionals streamline job postings, ensure compliance with pay transparency requirements, and strengthen alignment between compensation and talent strategy.
▸ Pearson and Cognizant formed a global strategic partnership to accelerate the development and availability of AI powered learning, assessments, and workforce skilling programs. Pearson’s talent solutions—Credly, Faethm and Talent Lens—now will support digital credentials, workforce analytics, and cognitive assessments in Cognizant’s workforce development programs.