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Artificial Intelligence (AI) search tools show variable performance for information retrieval tasks. A "fit for purpose" strategy is recommended, where specialists use AI tools for specific needs.

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  • Health Sciences
  • Information Science
  • Computer Science

Background:

  • Novel technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) require careful evaluation for implementation.
  • Canada's Drug Agency's Research Information Services sought to assess AI tools for information retrieval.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the performance of three AI search tools: Lens.org, SpiderCite, and Microsoft Copilot.
  • To develop implementation recommendations for AI tools in information retrieval.

Main Methods:

  • A multimodal approach including literature review, retrospective comparative analysis, and focus groups.
  • Compared AI tool performance against Canada's Drug Agency's standard information retrieval practices.
  • Measured sensitivity/recall, number needed to read (NNR), time, unique contributions, and impact on project findings using data from 7 completed projects.

Main Results:

  • AI search tools demonstrated inconsistent and variable performance across different information retrieval tasks.
  • Performance metrics varied significantly between the evaluated AI tools and standard practices.

Conclusions:

  • AI search tools are not universally superior and exhibit performance limitations for complex information retrieval.
  • A 'fit for purpose' approach is advised, guiding Information Specialists to leverage AI tools strategically for specific tasks or project types.