AI simulations for business training: 6 design decisions that separate performance tools from expensive demos May 6, 2026Every AI simulation platform looks impressive in a 30-minute demo. The question is what happens to your business metrics six months later. …
The demo looked incredible. Your team’s behavior didn’t change. March 11, 2026Here's how enterprise buyers keep making the same expensive mistake, and what to demand instead. You've approved the budget. You've sat t…
From Roleplay to High-Stakes Simulation: Why behavior change only matters when failure is expensive February 12, 2026Be honest: how many training sessions did you walk away from knowing—deep down—that nothing meaningful would change when the pressure was re…
The messy magic machines can’t replace October 8, 2025"A 4-year-old child has seen 50x more information than the biggest LLMs that we have." - Yann LeCun, Meta's Chief AI Scientist and a Turing …
How AI simulations help you practice—and perfect—critical business and workplace skills September 10, 2025Be honest: how many training sessions have you sat through where you didn’t actually learn anything? You nod, follow along as the facilitato…
Our AI characters don’t always agree (and that’s the point) August 13, 2025Growth doesn’t happen when everything is going to plan. It happens when the stakes are high, the pressure’s on, and people aren’t cooperatin…
Generative AI in L&D: The new standard in corporate learning August 6, 2025It’s no longer a question of “if” or even “when” generative AI (GenAI) will impact our lives. Like it or not, GenAI is already transforming …
How AI-powered adaptive learning platforms keep learners motivated and growing July 16, 2025You’re sitting in a training session that’s moving at glacial speed, covering things you already know, while your colleague next to you look…
Inside Blueline’s Emotional Intelligence Systems: Why our sims don’t feel like AI May 14, 2025Imagine the feeling when a glassy-eyed avatar in a learning simulation stares at you like it just escaped from a wax museum. The ick sets in…
Avoiding the digital dead-eyes of the uncanny valley March 12, 2025You’re watching a simulation featuring a digital human. The face looks almost real (almost). But something is off. Maybe it’s the way the mo…
Learning (faster) through failure February 14, 2025Imagine playing a version of the Mario Brothers video game where you never fall into a pit, never get hit by a Koopa shell, and never lose a…
Articulate Storyline 360: New AI feature review January 30, 2025In 2012, Articulate launched Storyline. At the time, I had been in the learning industry for two years and was finally getting a grip on Fla…
Failing forward (safely) with GenAI-augmented simulations January 9, 2025Most of us hate the idea of failure; of coming up short, missing the mark, and not achieving our goals. For some people, it’s enough to stop…
Why your best people should serve as mentors–and how AI can help December 5, 2024When it comes to transferring essential know-how, companies have traditionally relied on their best people—the ones who know the work inside…
Meeting Learners Where They Are: The power of personalization in learning November 14, 2024From the programming we view on streaming platforms to the ads in our social media feeds, nearly every digital interaction is tailored to ou…
5 use cases for GenAI in learning and development October 3, 2024Imagine a learning environment where every challenge you face feels real, every decision you make is consequential, and the feedback you rec…
Bridging the gap between GenAI opportunities and challenges for leadership September 19, 2024The rise of Generative AI (GenAI) represents a seismic shift in the workplace—its impact permeates every industry and profession. The techno…
Practical applications of prompt engineering in learning and development August 15, 2024In the L&D space, prompt engineering can be used to create personalized learning experiences tailored to individual needs. For instance,…
What is Prompt Engineering? Unlock AI’s potential in learning and development August 7, 2024Jennifer is a compliance officer at a fast-growing company in Durham. In response to a recent increase in her workload, Jennifer has turned …
The Best AI Tools for Learning and Development July 17, 2024As we have been racing to keep pace with the technological advancements in the Generative AI space, one thing is certain—opinions around the…