Cornerstone and Meta collaborate to drive AI and XR innovation in workforce learning
Cornerstone OnDemand, a provider of workforce agility solutions, has entered a strategic partnership with Meta to enhance the use of AI and extended reality (XR) in workforce training.
Announced ahead of Meta’s Innovation Day, the collaboration aims to make immersive learning accessible to more organisations, integrating Meta’s AI developments and XR technology with Cornerstone’s workforce solutions.
Partnership objectives
The partnership between Cornerstone and Meta seeks to address workforce readiness by expanding opportunities for immersive training across industries. Cornerstone brings over 25 years of experience in learning and talent development, while Meta contributes its recent advancements in AI and XR hardware.
The collaboration will leverage Meta’s open AI research and its focus on ethical AI practices to support organisations in reskilling and upskilling employees through technology-driven solutions.
Meta’s role in the partnership includes providing AI and XR capabilities to support Cornerstone Immerse, an immersive learning platform focused on developing soft skills and customised training content.
"Meta is committed to the accessibility of extended reality and artificial intelligence,” said Himanshu Palsule, CEO of Cornerstone. “Democratized access is key to scaling this technology, which is reaching a critical mass due to continued investment and innovation on both the hardware and software sides. Cornerstone Immerse and Immerse Companion is scaling content creation of personalized and human or ‘soft’ skills trainings thanks to GenAI, and we’re excited to continue working with Meta to advance this technology with their platform and hardware.”
Upcoming presentation at Meta Innovation Day
Cornerstone’s Chief Product Officer, Karthik Suri, will present on workforce agility and immersive learning at Meta’s Innovation Day on 5 November at Meta’s headquarters. The presentation will include demos of Cornerstone Immerse and insights into the platform’s potential for future applications.
Highlighting the significance of this partnership, Alicia Mokwa, Research Director, IDC stated:
“This collaboration between Cornerstone and Meta marks a pivotal moment for the talent industry, where immersive AI-driven experiences aren’t just tools but catalysts for deep, transformative learning.”
“As XR and AI democratize access to skill-building, we’re witnessing the dawn of a workforce where learning is continuous, adaptable, and profoundly impactful. This partnership speaks to a future where the boundaries of physical and digital learning environments blur, giving organizations the power to cultivate agility and resilience at an unprecedented scale. It’s a leap toward a more dynamic, future-ready workforce.”
