Cornerstone OnDemand Launches generative AI tool ‘Immerse Companion’ enables real-time learning
Cornerstone OnDemand has introduced a new generative AI tool called Immerse Companion. The AI-based platform’s proprietary technology provides real-time learning experiences with virtual human companions through role-play, coaching, and mentoring sessions.
Immerse Companion is a talent development tool, which enables employees to practice conversations, such as high-pressure negotiations, and receive tailored career advice. It helps teams build their confidence, quickly develop skills, and gain experience for real-world situations.
Cornerstone’s new generative AI solution made the announcement at UNLEASH world, a conference and exhibition that centres around the future of work and HR technology.
Himanshu Palsule, CEO of Cornerstone, sees Immerse Companion as representative of something much larger than its practical functions: “Historically 1:1 personalised training has been difficult to scale, but with Immerse Companion, that changes.
“This innovation isn’t just about democratising information, mentorship and practice — it’s a major indication of the next age of the human experience where our recent research shows that demand and mastery of human skills is even more essential in the age of AI.
“Immerse Companion offers an unmatched level of interaction through virtual human companions, reflecting the core technologies that are shaping our Galaxy vision, where the human experience remains central to everything we do.”
Key Features
Cornerstone lists the stand-out features of Immersive Companion as its personalised interactions, real-world practice, the underlying generative AI technology, and its accessibility via multiple modalities.
Immersive Companion offers personalisation at scale and on-demand as users can leverage generative AI-powered virtual assistants, mentors, and experts 24/7. It can adapt to the user’s needs to optimise the training experience, while also providing actionable insights and guidance along the way.
Users can benefit from the real-world practice within an environment that allows them to practice realistic simulations of situations they might encounter without the fear of real-world consequences.
Cornerstone Companion is the generative AI technology behind Immerse Companion, which utilises trusted data, including over 40 terabytes of labour market data updated daily. It supplies 140 million users and over 7,000 customers with 30 million learning hours every month and 140 million users.
The solution is highly accessible across multiple modalities using the Cornerstone Immerse platform, virtual reality headsets, and web-based streaming.
Immerse Companion uses AI avatar technology by the leading immersive learning company Talespin, which was acquired by Cornerstone in 2024. AI avatar was first announced in 2019 and, according to Cornerstone, it became a popular tool for soft skills development and is being used by businesses across various sectors.
Cornerstone Immerse Companion is due to be released in closed beta and availability will gradually increase as of UNLEASH.
Josh Bersin, Global Industry Analyst and CEO of The Josh Bersin Company, endorsed Immerse Companion as a high-quality learning tool: “One of the best ways to learn is through experience.
“Exciting new platforms like Immerse Companion let employees learn, practice, and get expert feedback from AI, just like a real expert coach. This is where corporate training is going.”
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