Tech Talk (May 2026)

Find out about the latest advances in training technology.

➤ Country Navigator launched Carla 3.0, an AI cultural intelligence coach that helps professionals navigate the complexities of global teamwork. Carla 3.0 understands the cultural context of employees’ work in real time. By understanding page context, user profiles, team data, and organizational patterns simultaneously, she delivers the right insight and tailored advice at the right moment.

➤ Technology skills development company Pluralsight launched Pluralsight AI Academy, a three-level AI learning solution (AI literacy, AI productivity, and agentic AI) that combines on-demand courses, hands-on labs, live tailored seminars, and expertled workshops into a structured learning journey. The program is designed to help companies close AI skills gaps, increase AI adoption, and accelerate digital transformation.

Edited by Lorri Freifeld
Lorri Freifeld is the editor/publisher of Training magazine, owned by Lakewood Media Group. She writes on a number of topics, including talent management, training technology, and leadership development. She spearheads two awards programs: the Training MVP Awards and Emerging Training Leaders. A writer/editor for the last 30-plus years, she has held editing positions at a variety of publications and holds a Master’s degree in journalism from New York University.