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Redefining HR With An AI-Enabled Embodied Chatbots

Inc42 · 1y ago

Redefining HR With An AI-Enabled Embodied Chatbots

This explores the impact on HR practices and the potential of AI-enabled chatbots to revolutionize the future of HR. The "Great Resignation" trend is leading HR practitioners to search for innovative solutions to employee turnover. Flexible work arrangements, technology adoption, and upskilling initiatives are becoming increasingly important. AI-enabled embodied chatbots offer an immersive user experience and personalized assistance, streamlining HR processes and increasing employee engagement. Leveraging AI in HR allows for data-driven decision-making, improved talent management, and mitigating the impact of the "Great Resignation." Ultimately, AI has the potential to transform HR practices and drive organizational success.

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Arstechnica · 3m ago

Flaw in Gemini CLI coding tool could allow hackers to run nasty commands

A vulnerability in Google's Gemini CLI coding tool allowed remote code execution by attackers. Researchers quickly exploited the tool, demonstrating an attack that bypassed security controls and executed malicious commands using prompt-injection techniques. This flaw enabled command execution, such as data exfiltration and potentially destructive actions, highlighting risks associated with AI chatbots. Google issued a high-priority fix following the discovery, addressing this severe vulnerability and urging users to update the tool.

Tech layoffs are hitting companies that are doing just fine

Business Insider

Business Insider · 1y ago

Tech layoffs are hitting companies that are doing just fine

Typing assistant startup Grammarly recently announced that it would be cutting around 230 roles as part of a business restructuring, despite the company's strong financial position. The layoffs were made as part of an adjustment to the AI-enabled workplace of the future and the rise of AI chatbots and personal agents as competitors. Grammarly is not alone in this, as 141 tech companies have made layoffs this year, affecting 34,250 workers. This trend shows that employees are at risk of losing their jobs even at companies that are not experiencing financial troubles.

The Chatbots Are Now Talking to Each Other

Wired · 2y ago

The Chatbots Are Now Talking to Each Other

Their is an increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots, specifically synthetic humans, in various industries. These chatbots, powered by machine learning technology, can assume personas and engage in conversations with humans and other chatbots. Companies like Fantasy use them to generate new product ideas and gather insights from focus groups. Additionally, simulated societies of AI agents, powered by language models like GPT-4, have been created to observe social behavior. However, experts caution that the anthropomorphization of AI can have both powerful and problematic consequences.

Microsoft is working on an Xbox AI chatbot

The Verge

The Verge · 1y ago

Microsoft is working on an Xbox AI chatbot

Microsoft is testing an AI-powered Xbox chatbot to provide support to users. The chatbot, an "embodied AI character," can respond to queries and process refunds, connected to Microsoft's support documents for Xbox. It aims to make it easier for players to get help using natural language. The prototype is part of a broader effort by Microsoft to bring AI to its gaming platform, including AI features for game content creation, AI-generated assets, AI game testing, and AI-assisted game experiences. Microsoft is also considering AI-powered Copilots for moderation tasks and adding AI assistants into games.

MoSPI gets real with artificial intelligence: Surveys to use chatbots

Economic Times

Economic Times · 4m ago

MoSPI gets real with artificial intelligence: Surveys to use chatbots

The statistics ministry in India is integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into its operations to enhance data accuracy and timeliness for evidence-based policy making. AI-enabled chatbots will assist key surveys like the Capex survey and the Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises (ASUSE). New surveys will better reflect current economic realities, including the National Household Travel Survey and Domestic Tourism Expenditure Survey. These efforts aim to improve policy decisions and the quality of life in India.

NLWeb is Microsoft's project to bring more chatbots to web pages | TechCrunch

TechCrunch · 5m ago

NLWeb is Microsoft's project to bring more chatbots to web pages | TechCrunch

Microsoft is launching NLWeb, an open project aimed at simplifying the creation of AI-powered chatbots for websites. Announced at Build 2025, NLWeb requires minimal coding and lets sites integrate conversational interfaces using AI models and their data. It allows businesses, like retailers and cooking sites, to enhance user interaction through tailored chatbots. NLWeb supports MCP, enhancing AI model connectivity with data systems, drawing parallels to HTML's foundational role in web development.

TurboHire gets $6M in Series A funding led by IvyCap Ventures

YourStory

YourStory · 2m ago

TurboHire gets $6M in Series A funding led by IvyCap Ventures

TurboHire, an AI-powered recruitment platform founded in 2019, has raised $6 million in Series A funding led by IvyCap Ventures. The Hyderabad-based startup aims to enhance its platform, expand globally, and build deeper integrations within the HR tech ecosystem. TurboHire, integrated with major HR systems and used by over 120 enterprises, seeks to streamline hiring processes using AI for improved speed, accuracy, and decision-making, while reducing manual efforts and inefficiencies.

OpenAI launches new store for users to share custom chatbots

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

OpenAI launches new store for users to share custom chatbots

OpenAI has launched a new platform called "ChatGPT" that allows users to create, share, and explore custom chatbots. ChatGPT is based on OpenAI's language model and aims to make it easier for developers to build AI chatbots without requiring extensive programming knowledge. The platform provides an interactive interface where users can input a few example conversations and customize their AI chatbot's behavior. With this initiative, OpenAI hopes to encourage collaboration and accelerate the development of AI chatbot applications.

TraqCheck raises bridge round at $17 Mn valuation

Entrackr

Entrackr · 1m ago

TraqCheck raises bridge round at $17 Mn valuation

Snippets TraqCheck raises bridge round at $17 Mn valuation TraqCheck, an AI enterprise startup focused on HR systems, has raised a bridge round at a $17 million valuation, for an undisclosed amount. The round was led by angel investors Alok Oberoi (Chairman, Everstone Capital) and Siddharth Mehta (Founder, Bay Capital), with participation from Sivaramakrishnan S. Iyer (Advisor, Bay Capital). The proceeds will be used to scale its background verification product in India and Europe, launch new AI-based HR tools, and strengthen teams in product, engineering, and growth. Founded by Jaibir Nihal Singh, Armaan Mehta, and Rishabh Jain, TraqCheck builds AI agents for enterprises, starting with background verification. Its product uses deterministic LLM frameworks to automate screening processes and reduce turnaround times, helping HR teams improve compliance and efficiency. It has scaled across India and recently expanded into Europe. TraqCheck raised its last round in 2023 at a $14 million valuation. Since then, it has grown rapidly, serving over 200 enterprise clients across BFSI, staffing, healthcare, and the gig economy. The firm is targeting a 3x revenue increase in 2025 as demand for automated HR solutions rises. TraqCheck competes with global background verification and HR tech players like HireRight, First Advantage, and Checkr.

How SaaS Startup Keka Is Automating HR Processes For 10K Businesses In India And Abroad

Inc42 · 1y ago

How SaaS Startup Keka Is Automating HR Processes For 10K Businesses In India And Abroad

Keka is a cloud-based HR and payroll management platform aimed at SMEs and startups, as well as larger enterprises. It offers comprehensive services that automate core HR functions like recruitment, onboarding, attendance, payroll, performance management, and expense processing. Keka's platform also features an application tracking system (ATS) to optimize hiring processes and generate key performance indicators (KPIs). The startup has worked with global and domestic brands and aims to expand its customer base. With the growing demand for HR tech and digitalization, Keka plans to leverage AI and big data analytics to improve personnel management and employee experience.

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