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How to use artificial intelligence in information searching

This guide covers the use of AI to support information searching in higher education. It also presents topics related to the responsible use of AI. It will be updated as necessary.

Microsoft Copilot

Copilot is an AI tool developed by Microsoft and based on GPT-4 language model. Copilot is said to work well in searching for information.Copilot logo.

The corporate version of Copilot is available for the students and staff at SeAMK. Log in with your SeAMK email.  We recommend using the corporate version of Copilot at SeAMK, as it does not share the data provided and protects corporate information. Nevertheless, it is always worth considering what information to give to the AI. The processing of personal data, other sensitive information or confidential information is not allowed.

The enterprise version can be accessed via an integrated feature in Windows in the Edge browser.

ChatGPT

ChatGPT is a tool developed by OpenAI, with a free 3.5 version and a fee-based version (4). The application can be found at https://chat.openai.com/chat.

ChatGPT 3.5 is not a search engine, it cannot search the web or databases, it generates text. It works on the basis of the probability of consecutive occurrences of words in its own database, i.e. it predicts the order of words.

ChatGPT stores all data and uses it to train the AI, unless you turn off chat history & training in the settings. However, in this case you should note that you will no longer be able to access your previous chats.

  •     To turn off chat history and training click Settings under your name and then click Data Controls and turn off Chat history & training.

Google Gemini

Gemini is Google's conversational AI tool, which takes advantage of large language models. It can be found at https://gemini.google.com/

Gemini is similar to the free version of ChatGPT 3.5, but the replies seem to come faster in Gemini. Gemini stores conversations unless the user prevents it. You can turn off Gemini Apps Activity yourselfunder Activity link. Gemini also tries to provide the sources it uses.

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