- Artificial intelligence-powered talent intelligence platform Cangrade announced it now will offer AI-powered synchronous video interviewing. This capability will enable Human Resources (HR) professionals to leverage Cangrade’s skills-based, AI-generated interview guides to conduct live interviews within Cangrade. Software features include: automated interview planning, integrated interview guides, skills-based interviewing, streamlined interview feedback collection, collaborative interview processes, accelerated review processes, and customizable interview methods.
- Daxtra, a provider of AI-enriched software for the talent acquisition ecosystem, uneviled TalentFlow, a new agentic AI tool designed to streamline recruiting. The intelligent talent acquisition solution automates sourcing, matching, screening, and candidate engagement at scale to improve hiring outcomes.
- Surpass Assessment, a global leader in digital assessment services, announced the launch of Surpass Tutor, an enterprise-grade AI learning platform that transforms assessment questions into personalized learning experiences. The platform provides professional and schools-based testing with AI-powered, human-validated exam content. Learners receive instant, detailed feedback on exam question attempts, with support for multiple response types and learning content underpinned by human-verified marking data. For testing organizations, the platform enables repurposing of assessment content from any subject with grading accuracy rates that match or exceed human scoring standards. Surpass Tutor is being made available to Surpass Community members as a priority for pilot testing. Surpass Tutor will join the Surpass product suite later this year.
- WTW, which provides data-driven, insight-led solutions in the areas of people, risk, and capital, launched Expert, an AI-enabled assistant designed to help U.S. midsize businesses streamline and enhance their HR, compensation, and benefits work. Expert helps teams with a range of tasks—from summarizing benefit trends to drafting employee communication materials. Features include access to a comprehensive database of U.S. federal and state HR, benefits, and insurance legislation; regulatory expertise; writing assistance; and secure document search and storage.
- Sama, a leader in purpose-built, responsible enterprise AI with agile data labeling for model training and performance evaluation, unveiled Sama Automate, a new data automation platform that offers fast and efficient data annotation capabilities while prioritizing human-in-the-loop (HITL) feedback. This balanced approach for human-verified automation has demonstrated a 40 percent reduction in annotation time. Sama’s integration capabilities make it possible to integrate multiple AI models at different stages of the workflow, whether paid, open-weight, or Sama proprietary models, then transition to a client’s model at the optimal time.
- simpleshow, an AI-powered explainer video platform, launched a new feature that blends human-like avatars with easy-to-follow animated illustrations. These AI avatars mirror human expressions, strengthening audience connections and creating a more immersive experience. The avatars can speak any language in any voice available on the simpleshow platform—including personalized voice imitations.
- J. Keller & Associates, Inc., released virtual reality training, now available in its J. J. Keller Training online solution. Accessible with a compatible virtual reality (VR) headset, this training format allows learners to navigate realistic simulations of safety and compliance situations they may encounter in their jobs. Customers can enroll learners in any of the 16 VR courses and track their performance in the J. J. Keller Training solution alongside online eLearning, streaming video, and classroom program formats.
- Interplay Learning, a leader in online and virtual reality skilled trades training, added industrial maintenance and crane and rigging content on its new Interplay Achieve platform. This expansion empowers career-readiness programs with immersive, simulation-based training designed to build job-ready skills in high-demand industrial fields.
Tech Talk (April 2025)
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