Tagged for OEG Connect: OpenScholar: The open-source A.I. that’s outperforming GPT-4o in scientific research | VentureBeat

What’s of interest? OpenScholar: The open-source A.I. that’s outperforming GPT-4o in scientific research | VentureBeat

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A new artificial intelligence system, called OpenScholar, is promising to rewrite the rules for how researchers access, evaluate, and synthesize scientific literature. Built by the Allen Institute for AI (Ai2) and the University of Washington, OpenScholar combines cutting-edge retrieval systems with a fine-tuned language model to deliver citation-backed, comprehensive answers to complex research questions.

Where is it?: https://venturebeat.com/ai/openscholar-the-open-source-a-i-thats-outperforming-gpt-4o-in-scientific-research/


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OpenScholar, an open-source artificial intelligence platform, is making waves in the scientific research community by outperforming GPT-4 in specialized tasks. Designed with a focus on advancing scientific inquiry, OpenScholar leverages cutting-edge algorithms and a vast repository of open-access data to deliver accurate, reproducible, and domain-specific insights. Its transparent architecture allows researchers to customize and refine the model for niche fields, fostering collaboration and innovation. By prioritizing accessibility and adaptability, OpenScholar is democratizing AI-driven research, enabling scientists worldwide to tackle complex challenges more efficiently and effectively. This breakthrough highlights the growing potential of open-source AI to drive progress in academia and beyond.

Hi Dr. Mendam, I like that you are posting here, and hate to ask, but your recent responses sure look to me like that they are AI Generated. If I am wrong, I apologize.

We have no rules against that, but would request that you be open on using GenAI.

I might write such a response like

OpenScholar is an open-source web publishing platform designed for academic institutions, researchers, and scholars to create professional and customizable websites. Developed initially at Harvard University, it provides a robust and user-friendly system for managing academic content, collaboration, and outreach.
Explanation from ChatGPT for prompt “What is Open Scholar?” Jan 8 2025 (link)

For all here, please share what you use AI for but also be transparent when using it for information posted as yourself.

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Thank you. Frequently I use AI, for Grammer mistakes and Correct sentence formation and other information.
I try to use AI in formal works also.
Thank you for your suggestion.