Tech Talk (September 2025)

Find out about the latest advances in training technology.

➤ Cohort-based learning platform Intrepid by VitalSource unveiled AI Activity, an integrated feature designed to scale personalized, practice-based learning. Authors describe the activity they want to build, and Intrepid’s generative AI brings it to life with conversational practice, real-time coaching, and tailored feedback.

➤ ValueSelling Associates, Inc., launched Val, the first ValueCoach AI avatar. It integrates the ValueSelling Framework with personalized, real-time skills development and coaching. Val uses agentic AI, conversational intelligence, voice recognition, and freeform dialogue.

 LoopBot.AIa leader in the integration of AI within corporate training programs, launched its AI-powered learning platform. At the core of the platform is Loopy, an AI teacher designed to deliver daily, personalized micro-training sessions.

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.