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From Roleplay to High-Stakes Simulation: Why behavior change only matters when failure is expensive

February 12, 2026

Be honest: how many training sessions did you walk away from knowing—deep down—that nothing meaningful would change when the pressure was re…

11 features that define the best AI simulations for immersive learning and roleplay training

January 14, 2026

With so many new platforms promising immersive learning, it’s easy to get overwhelmed and lost in the noise. So, instead of asking Google or…

How effective is scenario-based learning in the age of AI?

December 10, 2025

Scenario-based learning has long been one of the most effective ways to build professional and leadership skills. By stepping into realistic…

The AI advantage in just-in-time learning

November 12, 2025

Remember that time you tried to fix a setting on your phone, and you found a YouTube tutorial for that exact problem? That’s the magic of ju…

The messy magic machines can’t replace

October 8, 2025

"A 4-year-old child has seen 50x more information than the biggest LLMs that we have." - Yann LeCun, Meta's Chief AI Scientist and a Turing …

How AI simulations help you practice—and perfect—critical business and workplace skills

September 10, 2025

Be honest: how many training sessions have you sat through where you didn’t actually learn anything? You nod, follow along as the facilitato…

Our AI characters don’t always agree (and that’s the point)

August 13, 2025

Growth doesn’t happen when everything is going to plan. It happens when the stakes are high, the pressure’s on, and people aren’t cooperatin…

Generative AI in L&D: The new standard in corporate learning

August 6, 2025

It’s no longer a question of “if” or even “when” generative AI (GenAI) will impact our lives. Like it or not, GenAI is already transforming …

How AI-powered adaptive learning platforms keep learners motivated and growing

July 16, 2025

You’re sitting in a training session that’s moving at glacial speed, covering things you already know, while your colleague next to you look…

Inside Blueline’s Emotional Intelligence Systems: Why our sims don’t feel like AI

May 14, 2025

Imagine the feeling when a glassy-eyed avatar in a learning simulation stares at you like it just escaped from a wax museum. The ick sets in…

Designing simulations from the inside out

April 16, 2025

Lots of organizations approach their most pressing business challenges by looking outward for solutions when oftentimes, the answers already…

Avoiding the digital dead-eyes of the uncanny valley

March 12, 2025

You’re watching a simulation featuring a digital human. The face looks almost real (almost). But something is off. Maybe it’s the way the mo…

Learning (faster) through failure

February 14, 2025

Imagine playing a version of the Mario Brothers video game where you never fall into a pit, never get hit by a Koopa shell, and never lose a…

Articulate Storyline 360: New AI feature review

January 30, 2025

In 2012, Articulate launched Storyline. At the time, I had been in the learning industry for two years and was finally getting a grip on Fla…

Failing forward (safely) with GenAI-augmented simulations

January 9, 2025

Most of us hate the idea of failure; of coming up short, missing the mark, and not achieving our goals. For some people, it’s enough to stop…

Why your best people should serve as mentors–and how AI can help

December 5, 2024

When it comes to transferring essential know-how, companies have traditionally relied on their best people—the ones who know the work inside…

Meeting Learners Where They Are: The power of personalization in learning

November 14, 2024

From the programming we view on streaming platforms to the ads in our social media feeds, nearly every digital interaction is tailored to ou…

5 use cases for GenAI in learning and development

October 3, 2024

Imagine a learning environment where every challenge you face feels real, every decision you make is consequential, and the feedback you rec…

Bridging the gap between GenAI opportunities and challenges for leadership

September 19, 2024

The rise of Generative AI (GenAI) represents a seismic shift in the workplace—its impact permeates every industry and profession. The techno…

Practical applications of prompt engineering in learning and development

August 15, 2024

In the L&D space, prompt engineering can be used to create personalized learning experiences tailored to individual needs. For instance,…

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