LinkedIn has announced the appointment of Deepak Agarwal as Chief AI Officer. Agarwal brings over 24 years of experience in engineering and artificial intelligence, including leadership roles at Pinterest, Yahoo, and previously at LinkedIn, where he served as Vice President of AI for eight years.

During his previous tenure at LinkedIn, Agarwal worked developing large-scale AI innovations that power the platform’s personalized user experiences and professional networking capabilities. Prior to that, he served as Chief AI Officer at Pinterest, where he led advancements in consumer and trust engineering.
In this new capacity, Agarwal will oversee LinkedIn’s AI strategy, focusing on ethical and inclusive solutions that enhance professional connections, empower businesses, and personalize user experiences.
“I am thrilled to share that I’m joining LinkedIn as the company’s Chief AI Officer,” said Agarwal. “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.”
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