Announcing the launch of the LearnWise AI assistant pilot on ExploreAI

Jisc and LearnWise AI are delighted to announce our collaboration in bringing their AI Assistant to our Explore AI page.

This is part of our extensive pilot for Higher and Further Education Member Institutions across the UK, aiming to bring greater value and support to both students and staff by streamlining information gathering and navigation in the generative AI era. If you would like more information on the Jisc X LearnWise pilot, you can read an update here from my colleague Tom: LearnWise Pilot.

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Meet “ExploreAIBot”—the AI Assistant designed to help users find specific resources, demos, and insights on the Jisc AI team’s ExploreAI page. It also offers insights from our publications and highlights examples of Generative AI in practice across the sector. We invite everyone to try this exciting tool firsthand.

The AI Assistant helps you quickly find information from the Jisc AI team’s resources. It uses this content to give you accurate answers on demand.

We have trained this AI assistant on all of the resources from the Jisc AI team, these include our blog, reports, case studies, website, and ExploreAI itself.

How to use ExploreAIBot

You can find ExploreAIBot, the LearnWise AI Assistant, located on the bottom right-hand side of our ExploreAI page.

The ExploreAI homepage featuring links to AI demos, case studies, generative AI in practice examples and use cases. In the bottom right corner of the screen is the ExploreAIBot icon, it is a dark blue circle with a light blue chat bubble inside. — The ExploreAIBot icon, located on the bottom right of the ExploreAI homepage

Just click it to expand the AI Assistant, and enter your query in the text box, or select one of the shortcut buttons available.

The ExploreAIBot chat window, an orange window with a cheery welcome message stating "Hello there, I am the Jisc AI assistant, how can I help you". Underneath are 3 options 'Get help', 'What is ExploreAI', and 'Who are you?' and a text input where the user can type any question. — The open ExploreAIBot chat window

To get you started you can select one of the pre-loaded queries at the bottom and watch the AI assistant go to work. Here we will choose the “What is ExploreAI” option.

The ExploreAIBot chat window, the user has asked 'What is ExploreAI and the answer describes key features of ExploreAI, including AI Demos and Use Cases including Question Generation, Face Emotion Detection, and Feedback Tools. Full transcription of the answer given by ExploreAIBot "What is ExploreAI? Searching for information... ExploreAI is an interactive platform developed by Jisc that serves as a comprehensive resource for exploring artificial intelligence (AI) applications in education. It offers a collection of AI demos, use cases, and resources designed to help educators, students, and institutions discover and implement AI technologies effectively. Key Features of ExploreAI: AI Demos: Users can access various demonstrations showcasing different AI technologies and their applications in educational settings. This includes tools for generating questions, analyzing text, and more. Use Cases: The platform provides a wide range of practical examples of how AI is being utilized in educational institutions. These use cases illustrate the benefits and functionalities of AI tools in enhancing teaching and learning processes. Resources: ExploreAI includes a repository of resources that support the integration of AI in education, including case studies, best practices, and guidelines for ethical AI use. Generative AI Applications: The platform highlights..." — Using a shortcut query ‘What is ExploreAI?’

You can see that the AI Assistant gives a comprehensive answer, detailing the key features of the Explore AI page.

The “Contact Support” button acts as a helpdesk function, allowing users to reach out to the Jisc AI team via email with queries.

To clear the chat, click on the ellipsis button at the top of the chat window, and select New Conversation.

The ExploreAIBot chat window, a 3 dot menu on the upper right of the chat window has been selected showing four options: 'Full screen', 'New conversation', 'Your conversations', and 'Learn More'. — 3 dot menu options

To search using the ExploreAI Bot you can try using a prompt such as “How do we address bias in AI?”

The ExploreAIBot chat window, in the text input field the user has typed 'How do we address bias in AI?' — Running a new query on ExploreAI Bot

The output from the AI assistant is detailed in its answer, drawing from 12 sources to support its that it has been trained on, broken up into readable sections. to make this more readable, users can click the ellipsis and select the full-screen option.

The ExploreAIBot chat window, the user has asked 'How do we address bias in AI?' and the chatbot has answered with a numbered list of actions which can help address bias in AI including 'diverse development teams', 'bias awareness and training'. Full text transcription of the answer follows "How do we address bias in AI?Addressing bias in artificial intelligence (AI) is crucial to ensure fairness, equity, and trust in AI systems. Here are several strategies and considerations for mitigating bias in AI: 1. Diverse Development Teams Inclusion of Varied Perspectives: Forming diverse teams that include individuals from different backgrounds, genders, races, and cultures can help identify and mitigate biases in AI systems. Diverse teams are more likely to recognize potential biases in data and algorithms, leading to fairer outcomes. Reflecting Society: AI systems should be developed by and for a diverse population to ensure they address the needs of all users, including marginalized groups. 2. Bias Awareness and Training Education on Bias: Developers and stakeholders should be educated about the types of biases that can occur in AI systems, including historical biases in training data and biases introduced during data labeling. Continuous Training: Regular training sessions on ethical AI practices can help teams remain vigilant about biases throughout the development and deployment process." — The ExploreAIBot output is well-structured

The output also provides a clear summary of the generated content. It’s essential that the AI assistant can display its source material, enabling users to directly verify information against the original content and ensuring both clarity and transparency in its answers.

The sources section of an ExploreAIBot answer, it states 'Answered by AI, AI answers are not perfect, double check any critical information.' and provides links to 8 sources that have been used to answer the user query. The source links read "8 sourcesThe Human Aspects of AI: Society, Diversity, and Education - Artificial i... Exploring the potential for bias in ChatGPT - Artificial intelligence Internal Documentation: a-pathway-towards-responsible-ethical-ai" — A conclusion and links to the source material are visible for the user.

A conclusion and the source material are visible to the user. If you would like to contact LearnWise directly then please reach out to them to learn more.

It’s very exciting to be able to share the work that we do with the wider community and to be able to show off LearnWise. We encourage users to try out the Edubot AI assistant on our ExploreAI page

Find out more by visiting our Artificial Intelligence page to view publications and resources, join us for events and discover what AI has to offer through our range of interactive online demos.

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Get in touch with the team directly at AI@jisc.ac.uk

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