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Former Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger Joins Religious Tech Firm Gloo to Lead AI Development

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Pat Gelsinger, the former CEO of Intel and VMware, has taken on a new role as the head of technology and executive chairman at Gloo, a Boulder, Colorado-based tech company focused on providing tools for Christian churches and faith-based organizations. In this role, Gelsinger will help develop artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, including virtual assistants and chatbots, aimed at enhancing the capabilities of religious groups.

Gelsinger’s appointment marks his return to an operational leadership role after leaving Intel in 2024 following disagreements with the board over his turnaround plans. Gelsinger has been a lifelong Christian and has led a group in the San Francisco Bay Area focused on expanding church membership for over a decade. Prior to this new role, he served on Gloo’s board as non-executive chairman since 2018.

Founded in 2013, Gloo raised $110 million in growth financing last year to support its AI initiatives. The company is working on developing chatbots with a “safe search” feature that provides answers rooted in Christian teachings. Gelsinger will oversee Gloo’s product and engineering teams as they work on expanding these AI tools.

“Technology has the power to connect, uplift, and transform lives — but only when built with purpose,” Gelsinger stated in a press release.

Oracle Launches AI Agents to Assist Sales Professionals

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Oracle has unveiled a new set of artificial intelligence (AI) agents designed to assist sales professionals in managing customer interactions more effectively. The new AI tools aim to automate and streamline several tasks that typically demand a significant amount of time and effort, such as data entry and customer reporting.

Key Points:

  • AI-Powered Sales Assistants: Oracle’s new AI agents are tailored to help sales teams by automating routine tasks. These agents can update company records, track deal progress, and generate reports, allowing sales professionals to focus more on customer relationships rather than administrative work.
  • Customer Intelligence: One notable feature of the new agents is their ability to compile and analyze customer data from various Oracle business software products. For instance, a “customer intelligence” agent can gather records from different departments, even in multiple languages, and create detailed reports to guide sales teams during customer meetings.
  • Real-World Use Cases: The AI agents can identify critical customer information, such as missed shipments in foreign markets, providing sales teams with insights that can inform decisions and negotiations. This global capability is particularly beneficial for companies working with international customers.
  • No Extra Charge: Oracle has made these features available to its customers starting Tuesday, without any additional fees.