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In many ways, this year’s HR Technology Conference was its traditional self. Thousands of attendees – around 10,000, organizers say – along with 433 exhibitors were, vendors staged their usual parties and people as much shop in the bars as they did on the expo floor.
At the same time, the atmosphere seemed more business-like than excited. Of course, almost every product introduction talked about AI, but a number quickly moved on to describe what the technology can actually do. Few vendors made blanket statements about “we have AI.” Now, as one attendee put it, “AI is about how, not what.”
Customers and practitioners seemed content with that. Indeed, they were more likely to use “AI” and “advanced technology” interchangeably.
A Shrug for OpenAI
Notable by its absence was speculation or worries about OpenAI’s stated intention to create a jobs platform. Earlier this month, the company announced a combination of jobs platform and certifications designed to train workers in AI and connect them with matching jobs.
On paper, the move should have made everyone in talent acquisition look over their shoulder. But didn’t. While most attendees saw OpenAI’s move as something to keep an eye on, several – not everyone, but enough to
