Deloitte unveils AI chatbot prioritizes employee productivity [Video]

Professional services firm Deloitte is launching an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot designed to improve the efficiency of nearly 80,000 employees across the Middle East and Europe.

Dubbed PairD, the new AI chatbot has several capabilities, including generating code, text, and PowerPoint presentations. The chatbot was developed internally by Deloitte without reliance on any existing commercial AI developers like OpenAI, Google (NASDAQ: GOOGL), or Meta (NASDAQ: META), according to Deloitte.

Analysts note that Deloitte’s decision to develop an AI chatbot from scratch signals an intention by the professional services firm to “maintain full control over its technological tools.” The company has previously indicated a desire to ensure the safe integration of AI into existing company processes.

“Our generative AI platform is part of long-term AI investment plans, as we continue to explore the potential that this technology could offer our firm, our clients and wider society,” said Costi Perricos, Generative AI lead at Deloitte. …