Synopsis
LinkedIn appoints Deepak Agarwal as its Chief AI Officer, bringing over 24 years of experience in engineering and AI. His focus will be on ethical and human-centric innovations to enhance user experiences and professional connections.Key Takeaways
- Deepak Agarwal appointed as CAIO at LinkedIn.
- 24 years of experience in AI and engineering.
- Previously served eight years as VP of AI at LinkedIn.
- Focus on ethical, inclusive AI innovations.
- New AI features to assist job seekers and recruiters.
New Delhi, Jan 22 (NationPress) The professional networking platform LinkedIn announced on Wednesday the appointment of Deepak Agarwal as its new Chief AI Officer (CAIO).
Agarwal brings with him 24 years of experience in engineering and AI, having previously held senior roles at Pinterest and Yahoo. This marks his second tenure leading AI at LinkedIn, having previously served as the VP of AI for eight years.
According to the company, "During his previous tenure at LinkedIn, Deepak was instrumental in creating AI advancements at a large scale, which form the backbone of many of the organization’s current AI initiatives."
In a post on the platform, Agarwal expressed, "I am excited to announce my role as Chief AI Officer at LinkedIn."
He emphasized that LinkedIn has a significant legacy in utilizing AI to allow users to customize their experiences, thereby enhancing their knowledge and access to opportunities.
The integration of AI at LinkedIn has not only empowered users but has also nurtured valuable professional connections. Agarwal described joining LinkedIn as an "honor" and stated his commitment to advocating for ethical and human-focused innovations.
"As CAIO, my goal is to expand the limits of what is achievable, ensuring our AI advancements are not only cutting-edge and defining for the industry but also ethical, inclusive, human-centric, and compassionate. There’s nothing that brings me more satisfaction in my career than developing technology that meaningfully impacts the world," he remarked.
"Together, we will innovate and devise solutions that enhance the value we provide to every member and organization on LinkedIn. Here’s to fresh opportunities, exciting challenges, and transformative innovations!"
In related news, LinkedIn recently launched a new AI-driven feature aimed at assisting job seekers in finding the right opportunities and helping recruiters connect with suitable talent.
This new functionality will enable job seekers to evaluate how their skills and experiences align with open job positions, following a report indicating the increasing challenges in job searching and recruiting.
