Deepak Agarwal has rejoined LinkedIn as its Chief AI Officer, marking his return to the professional networking platform after several years.
“I’m excited to announce that I’m back at LinkedIn as the company’s Chief AI Officer. This is my second chapter leading AI at LinkedIn. During my previous tenure as VP of AI, I worked with an incredible team to build innovative, large-scale AI systems that still power many of LinkedIn’s current AI efforts,” Agarwal shared in a LinkedIn post.
With over 24 years of experience in artificial intelligence, Agarwal has held key roles at companies like Pinterest and Yahoo, bringing a wealth of expertise to LinkedIn. During his earlier stint at the company, he served as VP of Engineering and Artificial Intelligence for nearly eight years.
This announcement comes shortly after the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) advised LinkedIn influencers to adhere to disclosure norms when promoting brands or services. Unlike other social media platforms, LinkedIn lacks built-in tools for such disclosures, requiring influencers to manually include terms like “Ad” or “Partnership” in their posts.
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LinkedIn has evolved far beyond being just a job-seeking platform. With features like professional networking, work updates, newsletters, online courses, and official announcements, it has become a hub for knowledge-sharing and career development. In July 2024, the platform even ventured into India’s short-form video market, signaling its ambition to tap into new growth opportunities.
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The tech industry has seen several notable appointments recently. For example, IndiaMART InterMESH Limited brought on entrepreneur Manish Vij as an independent director and promoted its legal head, Manoj Bhargava, to a full-time director role. Similarly, Zetwerk, an IPO-bound B2B marketplace, appointed Vadim Yakubov as the CEO of its US subsidiary, Unimacts, to strengthen its foothold in the American market.
With Agarwal’s return, LinkedIn aims to further enhance its AI-driven innovations and maintain its position as a leader in professional networking and digital engagement.