RALEIGH, NC — June 2, 2025 — Intrepid by VitalSource, the cohort-based learning platform trusted by global enterprises, today unveiled AI Activity, a deeply integrated feature designed to scale personalized, practice-based learning without sacrificing the human connection.
Unlike standalone AI tools or plug-ins, AI Activity lives inside the same collaborative environment where Intrepid learners apply skills, engage with peers, and reflect in context. The result? A learning experience that’s adaptive, dynamic, and grounded in real-world application—at scale.
“This is not a shift in direction—it’s an evolution of our core,” said Sam Herring, Vice President and General Manager of Intrepid. “We’ve always championed what we know is true: people learn best through real-world practice and collaboration. Now, with AI embedded into that same environment, our customers can deliver deeply human, personalized learning at enterprise scale.”
How It Works
AI Activity enables learning teams to create adaptive, feedback-rich experiences using plain-language prompts—no coding or complex logic required. Authors describe the activity they want to build, and Intrepid’s generative AI brings it to life with conversational practice, real-time coaching, and tailored feedback.
Learners interact via text (or voice coming soon), and their responses shape how the experience unfolds. Meanwhile, facilitators gain access to transcripts and performance insights, making it easier to identify learning gaps and guide development. It’s a faster, smarter way to deliver personalized learning at scale—and it’s grounded in the social, applied learning model Intrepid is known for.
Built for the Realities of L&D
AI Activity supports a wide range of enterprise learning needs, including:
- Leadership development roleplays tailored to real-world team dynamics
- Customer service or sales simulations with multi-persona scenarios and coaching
- Personalized onboarding support and realistic new-hire Q&A
- Situational assessments where learners explain how they’d handle complex challenges and get instant feedback
- Coaching practice aligned with internal guidelines and expectations
- Performance review simulations to build feedback and communication skills
- “Ask the Expert” chats grounded in proprietary organizational knowledge
Embedded Innovation, Not a Bolt-On
Organizations already using Intrepid for programs like leadership development, onboarding, and sales training can now layer in AI-driven personalization without disrupting the learning experience. Early users have described the feature as intuitive, powerful, and a major step forward in making scalable learning more meaningful.
“This is exactly the kind of innovation we need,” shared one enterprise customer.
“With AI Activity, you’re not just adding another tool,” added Rachel Elfenbein, Director of Product at Intrepid. “You’re scaling human-centered learning in ways that are practical, personal, and powerful—leading to behavior change that sticks and drives real business impact.”
To learn more, visit https://www.intrepidlearning.com/blog/ai-in-learning-and-development/. Or, to schedule a demo, visit https://www.intrepidlearning.com/intrepid-ai-demo/.
About Intrepid by VitalSource
Intrepid is a leading cohort-based learning platform to connect, practice, and upskill. Its solutions enable organizations to solve mission-critical challenges and remain competitive in today’s ever-changing workplace. Intrepid’s platform fosters skill-building, collaboration, engagement, and measurable results, driving transformative and scalable business outcomes. Discover more at www.intrepidlearning.com.
