Fidji Simo Joins OpenAI to Scale AI

PLUS: Microsoft backs A2A to link AI agents; LinkedIn AI finds jobs from language prompts.

Leader, welcome back. Today’s updates:

  • Revolutionizing housing like Ford did cars - invest in BOXABL’s prefab future today!*

  • OpenAI appoints Fidji Simo to lead applications strategy.

  • Microsoft adds cross-platform AI agent support via A2A protocol.

  • LinkedIn adds AI tool to match users with dream jobs.

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NEWS UPDATES

OpenAI Taps Instacart CEO for Growth Push

OpenAI named Instacart CEO Fidji Simo as its new head of applications, a role overseeing how AI products reach users and scale inside the company. She will report to CEO Sam Altman and stay at Instacart through a transition. The move signals OpenAI’s shift from research to real-world business execution, with a strong focus on scaling operations.

Agents Can Now Work Across Platforms

Microsoft will add support for Google’s open Agent2Agent (A2A) protocol to Azure AI Foundry and Copilot Studio, letting AI agents talk, work, and share tasks across apps, clouds, and companies. This helps businesses connect systems without vendor lock-in. Smart execs should prep for AI systems that collaborate freely across tools, driving faster workflows and lower integration costs.

LinkedIn Adds AI Job Search

LinkedIn launched a new AI search tool that lets users find jobs by describing their ideal role in plain English. It replaces rigid filters with natural language input like “jobs for analysts who love sustainability.” This could speed up hiring by matching people to roles faster. Expect wider rollout beyond premium users as AI reshapes digital recruitment.

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Useful Resources

  • AI-powered talent: The future is now. (link)

  • What is Perplexity AI, and how does it work? (link)

  • You won't outwork AI, but you can out-human it (link)

  • To realize AI’s potential in the workplace, do one thing (link)

  • AI really can make smartphones better, just not like this (link)

  • Why this artist isn’t afraid of AI’s role in the future of art (link)

  • Why LLM applications need better memory management (link)

  • Report: UnitedHealth has 1,000 AI applications in production (link)

  • AI transforms talent and learning in the ‘Binary Big Bang’ era (link)

  • OpenAI’s agents SDK lets you easily build AI voice assistants (link)

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