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LinkedIn has announced the appointment of Deepak Agarwal as its new Chief AI Officer. With over 24 years of experience in engineering and AI leadership roles at prominent tech companies like Pinterest and Yahoo, Deepak brings a wealth of expertise to his new role.
This marks Deepak’s second tenure at LinkedIn, having previously served as Vice President of AI for eight years. During his earlier tenure, he spearheaded groundbreaking AI innovations that continue to underpin much of LinkedIn's current AI infrastructure.
In a LinkedIn post announcing his new role, Deepak expressed enthusiasm about rejoining the company and leading its AI initiatives. He highlighted the integral role of AI in LinkedIn's mission to connect professionals and businesses, foster meaningful relationships, and drive economic opportunity.
“AI is at the heart of everything we do – from personalizing member experiences to empowering businesses and fostering professional connections,” Deepak wrote. “My mission as CAIO is to push the boundaries of what’s possible, ensuring our AI innovations are not only cutting-edge and industry-defining but also ethical, inclusive, human-centric, and empathetic.”
Deepak’s appointment aligns with LinkedIn’s vision of leveraging AI to enhance its platform, enabling professionals to access opportunities and empowering organizations in an AI-first world. He emphasized his commitment to driving transformative innovation and building technology that creates a meaningful global impact.
As LinkedIn continues to position itself as a leader in AI-driven solutions for the professional world, Deepak’s leadership is expected to accelerate the company’s efforts in delivering value to its members and organizations worldwide.
This announcement underscores LinkedIn’s dedication to maintaining its edge in the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence.
Future Plans
Deepak has hinted at exciting projects and initiatives aimed at taking LinkedIn’s AI capabilities to the next level. In his announcement, he emphasized a mission to push the boundaries of what AI can achieve, ensuring that the platform remains at the forefront of technological innovation.
In the vision, Deepak speaks about developing AI tools that are cutting-edge, empathetic, and inclusive. "Together, we'll innovate and create solutions that accelerate the value we deliver to every member and organization on LinkedIn," he said.