James joins John for a discussion about why LinkedIn is the top site for connecting people to the professional content and other professionals they need to succeed. And, how AI plays a HUGE role in curating all that data into accurate and meaningful results for its 750 MILLION PLUS users!
He’s been the Sr. Director of Products at LinkedIn for the past 6 years, with a focus on LinkedIn Learning & Glint (LinkedIn’s People Success Platform).
In Episode 6 James shares with our listeners how AI is a key focus at LinkedIn as they continue to create a safe and positive environment for professionals to network online.
John provides James background: 00:00 - 02:12
Don't SUCK Fun Fact about James: 02:13 - 03:40
James talks about why LinkedIn DOESN'T SUCK at AI: 03:41 - 06:13
James discusses how the algorithm uses "limited profile" information and still provides solid information : 06:14 - 10:25
James fills us in on the upcoming strategies for LinkedIn Learning and how a users online behavior and frequency trains the AI models (Yup we even talk TiKTok) : 10:26 - 15:30
We discuss the rise of multi-media on the platform and how AI manages this type of data: 15:31 - 20:19
We shift the topic to LinkedIn Live challenges and AI: 20:20 - 22:35
Covid's impact on LinkedIn - James addresses some of the challenges: 22:36 - 27:41
John shares a bit on AIRR (AI Readiness Roadmap) Software : 27:42 - 28:04
Episode Recap: 28:44
James Contact Info: LinkedIn: James Raybould Twitter: @LondonJames
Conclusion & Listener Thanks!: 29:34
Bob Miller Intro with Music Fade