ArcGIS Hub AI Assistant

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11-13-2024 08:10 AM
AndrewTurner
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What is the ArcGIS Hub AI Assistant?

The ArcGIS Hub AI Assistant is a new capability  that transforms how people interact with open data. This innovative tool harnesses the power of generative AI to make open data more accessible, understandable, and actionable for everyone. It's intended to help users find answers to their questions and limited to the curated open data sets available on your Hub sites.

The AI Assistant is currently in Beta testing to garner feedback.

How does it work?

The AI Assistant uses an Esri-managed large-language model (LLM) to translate user requests into geospatial queries and summaries using the open data shared through your ArcGIS Hub site. When a user poses a question, the AI Assistant analyzes it, searches through relevant dataset metadata and other items, and provides simple answers as text, table, and map. This process makes complex data more digestible and helps users quickly find the information they need.

Benefits of the ArcGIS Hub AI Assistant

  • Enhanced accessibility: By translating complex data into easy-to-understand responses, the AI Assistant makes open data accessible to a wider audience.
  • Improved understanding: Visual aids like maps and tables help users grasp information more quickly and effectively.
  • Actionable insights: The AI Assistant doesn't just provide raw data; it offers summarized information that can be used in decision-making processes.

Join our beta program

We're currently seeking Hub site owners to participate in our private beta program for the AI Assistant. As a beta tester, you will need to provide:

  • A public Hub site with public datasets and documents
  • Complete item metadata that the AI Assistant can use for responses
  • Example prompt questions, responses, and guardrails
  • Time to provide feedback and suggestions through forums and research interviews

Your participation will be crucial in shaping this revolutionary tool and ensuring it meets the needs of our diverse user base. Talk with your account manager to share your interest to try the ArcGIS Hub AI Assistant beta.

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Director, Esri R&D DC. Systems Architect for ArcGIS Hub I joined Esri in 2012 as the CTO from GeoIQ. We built GeoCommons and are integrating the web capabilities, standards, analytics, and open data into the ArcGIS Platform. I wrote "Introduction to Neogeography" for O'Reilly in 2006, highlighting the rise in ability for anyone to make personal maps telling stories of their lives, investigate location history and answer complex questions. In 2010 I co-founded CrisisCommons, a global network of volunteer technologists to rapidly assist in a crisis through data creation, tool development and technology assistance. I am a chart member of the OSGeo Foundation, a member of the Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team and the OpenStreetMap foundation. In may 'spare' time I brew beer, play trombone, and practice 14th century german longsword.