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Newsweek
17-07-2025
- Business
- Newsweek
Why Culture Amp Launched an AI-Powered Coaching Tool
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Business leaders may know Culture Amp as the software for rolling out engagement surveys and understanding employee sentiment. The company is taking an interesting approach with its new, AI-powered agentic offering: a performance and career coach for employees and leaders called AI Coach. This offering will leverage the data behind years of employee surveys and culture measurement to give people and team leaders actionable ideas and automated outreach. "If we think about our mission of creating a better world of work, we see the power of coaching as being really critical to that," Amy Lavoie, VP of people science experience at Culture Amp, told Newsweek. "But also, coaching has historically been really kind of reserved for a few people in an extremely manual and expensive way." The new tool launches in Q3 2025, according to a company release, which also notes that AI Coach draws on insights collected from over 1.5 billion workplace data points and a large language model (LLM) "specifically trained using industrial and organizational psychology principles to deliver purpose-built workplace coaching that drives impactful behavior change." While Culture Amp has long provided leaders with datasets and survey tools, the purpose of AI Coach is to deliver real-time employee sentiment to leaders and offer takeaways from behavioral data so that managers don't have to parse through dense reports for actionable information. Culture Amp's AI Coach offers proactive advice to managers and employees around goal setting and performance. Culture Amp's AI Coach offers proactive advice to managers and employees around goal setting and performance. Culture Amp "AI Coach is not just about providing advice; it's about enabling managers to develop crucial skills, navigate difficult conversations, and inspire meaningful action within their teams," said Chris Mander, chief product officer at Culture Amp. Richard Taylor, senior vice president, people experience at Nasdaq, said AI Coach "democratizes access to personalized guidance, empowering managers to lead with confidence." The feedback that managers and employees receive from AI Coach will be customized for their department, level and other contextual information. One might think Culture Amp would deploy artificial intelligence (AI) and agentic capabilities to help people make more surveys faster. But Lavoie explains that the company and its product organization saw an opportunity to advance the platform's capabilities. "I don't think the answer is more data and insights, it's actually the story of the data," Lavoie said. "How do you, like, help me weave all these things together alongside the context of my organization, to serve it up in a sentence or two that helps, helps people remember it and want to do something with it." Overworked managers sometimes don't have time to review engagement survey data. Because the data is backward-looking and takes time to analyze, managers are reviewing information that is not as current as it could be. They don't always have strong data judgment to read through graphs and charts to glean the important takeaways for their teams. "Very often, if you just present [managers] with a ton of insights, they actually feel paralyzed, not motivated to work," Lavoie said. "It's that story, that narrative of the data in the context of my organization, that AI Coach can help them do without always needing [a] people scientist who can do that for them." Culture Amp AI Coach can help managers in real-time as they respond to employee questions and requests. Culture Amp AI Coach can help managers in real-time as they respond to employee questions and requests. Culture Amp Advancements in AI and machine learning have allowed for this advancement in Culture Amp's product and potentially the practice of management, if better assistance is available to employees at work. "We can know what the other managers who've done well, what did they do to improve their scores. In the past [...], you just have to go talk to hundreds of people," Lavoie said. "Identifying what are the behaviors that make the biggest difference on improving scores, if somebody is working on, decision making, then we can go look. We can go isolate the teams that have improved decision making and see specifically what they have done and what they've logged in the system, and then bring that perspective back."
Business Upturn
03-06-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
iFIT Expands Global Reach with Rollout of AI Coach in 19 Countries
By Business Wire Published on June 3, 2025, 12:37 IST Park City, Utah, United States: iFIT Inc., a global leader in connected fitness and interactive content, today announced the expansion of its iFIT AI Coach (beta) across 19 countries: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the UK. This strategic expansion brings iFIT's intelligent, personalized fitness technology to more athletes around the globe. AI Coach is iFIT's most advanced digital training tool to date, leveraging proprietary technology and user data to deliver hyper-personalized fitness and wellness plans. The tool adapts dynamically to users' goals, schedules, and performance, offering real-time feedback and motivation across a wide range of fitness categories—from strength and cardio to recovery and mindfulness. 'Expanding iFIT AI Coach beyond the U.S. reflects our mission to make intelligent, interactive fitness more accessible around the globe,' said Bart Mueller, Chief International Officer. 'This rollout empowers more users to take control of their health with support that's customized, convenient, and rooted in world-class technology.' iFIT AI Coach uses machine learning to continuously refine recommendations based on progress, preferences, and performance. The expansion is designed to meet growing global demand for digital-first, flexible fitness solutions that deliver results at home, at the gym, or on the go. The AI Coach chat experience will be available through the iFITmobileapp. Workouts recommended by AI Coach will also appear on screen on select NordicTrack and ProForm equipment, with language support tailored to each region. About iFIT Inc. iFIT Inc. is a global leader in fitness technology, pioneering connected fitness to help people live longer, healthier lives. With a community of more than 6 million athletes around the world, iFIT delivers immersive, personalized workout experiences at-home, on the go, and in the gym. Powered by a comprehensive ecosystem of proprietary software, innovative hardware, and engaging content, the iFIT platform brings fitness to life through its portfolio of brands: NordicTrack, ProForm, Freemotion, and the iFIT app. From cardio and strength training to recovery, iFIT empowers athletes at every stage of their fitness journey. For more information, visit . View source version on Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with Business Wire. Business Upturn takes no editorial responsibility for the same. Business Wire is an American company that disseminates full-text press releases from thousands of companies and organizations worldwide to news media, financial markets, disclosure systems, investors, information web sites, databases, bloggers, social networks and other audiences.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Thinkster Launches Patented AI Coach--A Non-Hallucinating, Explainable Learning System Redefining What Scalable Tutoring Can Be
KENDALL PARK, N.J., May 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Thinkster, an innovator at the intersection of AI and education, today announced the launch of its AI Coach—a voice-interactive, multilingual learning engine built on a patented platform that prioritizes outcomes, explainability, and scalability over generative gimmicks. "Thinkster's platform is the first I've seen that combines learning personalization with auditability at scale," said Vic Vuchic, Senior Policy Advisor at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. "This isn't just AI for AI's sake—it's AI built to improve equity, access, and actual student outcomes." See below to see a quick demo of the AI Coach. In a $300B global tutoring market flooded with LLM-based tools prone to hallucination and black-box behavior, Thinkster introduces a new standard: a pedagogically grounded, statistically modeled AI that learns with—and from—the student. Designed to adapt in real time, the AI Coach delivers personalized learning experiences that are explainable, data-driven, and guaranteed to drive conceptual mastery. "There's a difference between answering questions and accelerating learning," said Raj Valli, Founder & CEO of Thinkster. "We've built a system that knows where a student is, predicts what they should learn next, and delivers instruction that improves outcomes—not just engagement." An Intelligence Engine, Not Just Another Chatbot At the core of Thinkster's platform is a patented AI engine that combines two research-backed models: A temporal model that tracks real-time behavior—like guessing or hesitancy - while a student interacts with adaptive content. A static model that builds a longitudinal map of concept mastery across subjects. Together, they generate a live knowledge graph—a constantly updating model of what the student knows, how they learn, and what comes next. This allows the AI Coach to generate new questions and interventions that meet the learner exactly where they are. Engineered for Accuracy, Not ApproximationUnlike LLM-based tutors that generalize, Thinkster's patented system personalizes. Its first patent enables generation of questions based on a student's current learning state. The second tracks how that learning state changes over time—across sessions, not just within one. This pairing allows for true personalization, grounded in data and explainable by design—not guesswork. Every interaction—every question, every hint, every learning prompt—is auditable. Teachers and parents can see not only what was recommended, but why. The system offers transparent progress tracking, aligned with pedagogical objectives and works across subjects, grades, and languages. Thinkster's AI Coach supports voice and chat in English, Spanish, Hindi, German, and more. Its Socratic design guides students to reflect, reason, and explain—not just answer. Early pilots show that the AI Coach can: Accelerate student mastery through adaptive pacing and precision. Reduce reliance on human tutor variability while maintaining instructional quality. Provide educators with meaningful insights—not just scores, but reasoning patterns and behavioral trends. "This isn't just AI for tutoring—it's AI for learning," said Valli. "And it's built for the kind of measurable, scalable impact that education systems need today." If you're interested in trying out in your school district or tutoring center, please reach out to us at ai-tutor@ We'd love to explore how Thinkster can support your learning goals. About ThinksterThinkster is an EdTech company reimagining personalized learning through AI. Its patented engine powers explainable, adaptive tutoring systems designed to scale with precision—grounded in pedagogy, informed by behavior, and built to deliver real-world results. Learn more at Media Contact:Kendra StraleyMarketing Manager at Thinkster Learning888-204-7484395222@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Thinkster Learning, Inc Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Thinkster Launches Patented AI Coach--A Non-Hallucinating, Explainable Learning System Redefining What Scalable Tutoring Can Be
KENDALL PARK, N.J., May 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Thinkster, an innovator at the intersection of AI and education, today announced the launch of its AI Coach—a voice-interactive, multilingual learning engine built on a patented platform that prioritizes outcomes, explainability, and scalability over generative gimmicks. "Thinkster's platform is the first I've seen that combines learning personalization with auditability at scale," said Vic Vuchic, Senior Policy Advisor at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. "This isn't just AI for AI's sake—it's AI built to improve equity, access, and actual student outcomes." See below to see a quick demo of the AI Coach. In a $300B global tutoring market flooded with LLM-based tools prone to hallucination and black-box behavior, Thinkster introduces a new standard: a pedagogically grounded, statistically modeled AI that learns with—and from—the student. Designed to adapt in real time, the AI Coach delivers personalized learning experiences that are explainable, data-driven, and guaranteed to drive conceptual mastery. "There's a difference between answering questions and accelerating learning," said Raj Valli, Founder & CEO of Thinkster. "We've built a system that knows where a student is, predicts what they should learn next, and delivers instruction that improves outcomes—not just engagement." An Intelligence Engine, Not Just Another Chatbot At the core of Thinkster's platform is a patented AI engine that combines two research-backed models: A temporal model that tracks real-time behavior—like guessing or hesitancy - while a student interacts with adaptive content. A static model that builds a longitudinal map of concept mastery across subjects. Together, they generate a live knowledge graph—a constantly updating model of what the student knows, how they learn, and what comes next. This allows the AI Coach to generate new questions and interventions that meet the learner exactly where they are. Engineered for Accuracy, Not ApproximationUnlike LLM-based tutors that generalize, Thinkster's patented system personalizes. Its first patent enables generation of questions based on a student's current learning state. The second tracks how that learning state changes over time—across sessions, not just within one. This pairing allows for true personalization, grounded in data and explainable by design—not guesswork. Every interaction—every question, every hint, every learning prompt—is auditable. Teachers and parents can see not only what was recommended, but why. The system offers transparent progress tracking, aligned with pedagogical objectives and works across subjects, grades, and languages. Thinkster's AI Coach supports voice and chat in English, Spanish, Hindi, German, and more. Its Socratic design guides students to reflect, reason, and explain—not just answer. Early pilots show that the AI Coach can: Accelerate student mastery through adaptive pacing and precision. Reduce reliance on human tutor variability while maintaining instructional quality. Provide educators with meaningful insights—not just scores, but reasoning patterns and behavioral trends. "This isn't just AI for tutoring—it's AI for learning," said Valli. "And it's built for the kind of measurable, scalable impact that education systems need today." If you're interested in trying out in your school district or tutoring center, please reach out to us at ai-tutor@ We'd love to explore how Thinkster can support your learning goals. About ThinksterThinkster is an EdTech company reimagining personalized learning through AI. Its patented engine powers explainable, adaptive tutoring systems designed to scale with precision—grounded in pedagogy, informed by behavior, and built to deliver real-world results. Learn more at Media Contact:Kendra StraleyMarketing Manager at Thinkster Learning888-204-7484395222@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Thinkster Learning, Inc Sign in to access your portfolio
Business Wire
22-04-2025
- Automotive
- Business Wire
Motive Introduces AI Coach: The First and Only AI Avatar to Deliver Personalized Driver Coaching Automatically
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Motive, the AI-powered Integrated Operations Platform, today announced Motive AI Coach, the first and only AI avatar to deliver personalized, high-quality feedback to drivers at scale using AI-generated coaching videos. The new solution was unveiled at Vision 25, Motive's annual innovation summit that brings together leaders from across the physical economy, hosted in Austin, Texas. Driver coaching is important, but hard to do well at scale. With safety managers responsible for hundreds of drivers and coaching sessions taking over 30 minutes to plan and execute, there simply isn't enough time. It takes an average of 16 days to schedule a coaching session after an unsafe event — long enough for risky behavior to continue unchecked. And even when coaching happens, it's hard to ensure consistency at scale. Without consistent, personalized, engaging feedback, the behavior repeats. 'Motive understands the power of driver coaching and has provided tools, such as our Integrated Coaching product and the ability for drivers to review their safety events in the Driver App, to help our customers manage the complexity of this work,' said Shoaib Makani, co-founder and CEO of Motive. 'With AI Coach we are taking this a step further and giving customers the ability to completely automate coaching with an AI version of themselves to give personalized and authentic feedback to drivers.' 'Timely and consistent coaching is one of the biggest roadblocks to driver safety,' said Tim Guy, VP of Safety at RoadSafe Traffic Systems. 'Motive's AI Coach changes that, allowing us to deliver personalized feedback instantly, and at scale, without overloading our team. In less than six months, combining Motive's technology with our safety program, we've already seen a 20% reduction in injuries—an exceptional achievement in this industry.' First-of-its-Kind AI Avatars Dramatically Cut Coaching Feedback Time Motive AI Coach is the first and only product that can deliver personalized coaching to drivers automatically. With Motive AI Coach, customers can: Deliver Customizable AI-Generated Coaching: Human-like avatars provide personalized video messages, increasing engagement and retention. Provide Immediate Feedback: Drivers get personalized feedback in a fraction of the time — and in the future, instantly — reducing risk and reinforcing safe behaviors sooner. Scale Coaching Across the Fleet: Delivers high-quality, consistent coaching to every driver, without adding headcount. Motive automatically selects the safety events that have the highest impact on the drivers score and are the most severe, giving drivers context on what they can do to improve and why it matters. AI Coach goes beyond safety and can provide feedback on fuel efficiency, compliance, and more, helping drivers improve their performance across the board. AI Coach delivers unmatched customizability — customers can choose from a number of pre-generated avatars or record their own. To learn more, visit: Motive Driver Safety and Motive AI Coach. About Motive Motive empowers the people who run physical operations with tools to make their work safer, more productive, and more profitable. For the first time, safety, operations, and finance teams can manage their workers, vehicles, equipment, and fleet-related spend in a single system. Motive serves more than 100,000 customers from small businesses to Fortune 500 enterprises such as Halliburton, KONE, Komatsu, NBC Universal, and Maersk across a wide range of industries including transportation and logistics, construction, energy, field service, manufacturing, agriculture, food and beverage, retail, waste services, and the public sector. Visit to learn more.
