Onyx, an innovative AI deep research agent for the workplace, has successfully secured $10 million in seed funding, co-led by Khosla Ventures and First Round Capital, with participation from notable investors like Y Combinator. The funding will help Onyx enhance its AI capabilities and expand its team. Designed to tackle the problem of scattered knowledge ...
The AI Agent & Copilot Podcast covers the latest advancements in AI from Microsoft and its partners, showcasing how these technologies can transform businesses. In this episode, Maddy Dahl, a training specialist at RSM US, discusses her upcoming session at the AI Agent & Copilot Summit. She focuses on leveraging Microsoft Teams’ Copilot features for ...
As artificial intelligence and machine learning continue to evolve, human resource departments are exploring how these technologies can enhance their functions. Key applications include recruiting, HR administration, and employee support. Josh Bersin, an HR industry expert, highlights that AI is particularly beneficial in recruiting, streamlining processes like resume screening and candidate scheduling. Companies like Chipotle ...
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella recently emphasized the transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace. He clarified that AI will not replace knowledge workers but will change how they work, allowing them to focus on more significant tasks. By handling repetitive and time-consuming duties, AI can enhance efficiency, similar to how spreadsheets and emails ...
Career aspirations can often take a back seat due to daily work demands. However, advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) offer solutions to reduce workload, allowing individuals to focus on their professional growth. According to Rob Smithson from Microsoft UK, generative AI tools can boost productivity by handling repetitive tasks, enabling workers to concentrate on more ...
AI agents are quickly becoming essential tools in the workplace, changing how professionals manage tasks. With advancements in technology, these intelligent assistants can take over repetitive jobs, allowing employees to focus on more meaningful work. Mohak Shroff from LinkedIn envisions a future where individuals can manage a team of AI agents specialized in areas like ...
Glean, based in Palo Alto, has announced Glean Agents, a new platform that enables businesses and employees to create AI agents easily. These agents can tap into a wide array of data from both inside the company and the internet, helping employees automate tasks and gain insights in real-time. With features like a natural language ...
As organizations look to boost efficiency, AI agents are emerging as powerful tools that make decisions and complete tasks with minimal human input. Experts like Mick Costigan from Salesforce highlight the transformative potential of these technologies, which shift from simple automation to proactive support for employees. Companies like Adecco and Wiley are already using AI ...
As we enter 2025, the spotlight in AI is shifting from reasoning models to AI agents. While reasoning models, like Deepseek’s R1, are impressive, they are just an evolution of earlier advancements. AI agents represent a groundbreaking shift, moving beyond chatbots to perform complex tasks autonomously. The focus is on how these agents function: They ...
A recent study published in the Quarterly Journal of Economics reveals that generative AI significantly boosts productivity for customer service workers. By analyzing the performance of over 5,000 agents using an AI chat assistant, researchers found that less experienced and lower-skilled employees benefited the most, improving both their speed and quality of work. Interestingly, while ...
