I recently spoke about Artificial Intelligence (AI) infused knowledge management and how AI can augment traditional knowledge management to improve discoverability, relevance, and personalization of knowledge.
Here is a summary of that conversation:
Knowledge management (KM) is essential for organizations to retain and share knowledge. However, with massive amounts of unstructured data, KM can be a challenge. This is where AI comes in. AI, in particular machine learning and natural language processing can enhance knowledge management in areas such as semantic search, intelligent chatbots, and generative AI (Large Language Models – LLMs).
These AI technologies are detailed below:
Natural Language Processing for Semantic Search – Semantic search uses natural language processing (NLP) to understand the intent behind search queries. This allows users to find relevant content even when they don’t use the exact right keywords. For example, semantic search understands that “profit margins” and “financial performance” relate to the same topic.
Intelligent Chatbots – Chatbots using NLP and machine learning enable users to have conversations with users to surface helpful information. They can understand questions and provide answers or point users to the right resources. Chatbots make information more accessible without users having to dig through knowledge bases.
Generative AI (Large Language Models – LLMs) – Generative AI (LLMs) are evolving the chatbot experience. Using user behavior and preferences, generative AI can tailor content to the individual’s needs. It can dynamically generate learning paths, articles, and documents that cater to the specific interests and requirements of different users. Generative AI models can also write articles, reports, summaries, and other types of content that may be needed in a knowledge management system. This can fill in gaps in existing knowledge bases, making the information more complete.
Predictive Analytics – AI analyzes usage patterns to predict what information would be most useful to each user. This allows personalized knowledge recommendations based on individual interests and responsibilities.
Ontology Management – AI can automatically classify content using taxonomies and reveal relationships between knowledge assets. This makes it easier to structure, find, and reuse information.
The Future of AI in KM:
There are several innovations that will shape AI-enhanced KM in the future. The advancements in the implementation of ethical AI. Organizations must ensure AI behaves ethically when delivering knowledge. Biases will be identified and mitigated to prevent unfairness.
Cognitive Digital Twins – Digital twins are virtual representations of physical environments. Cognitive digital twins use AI to enable interfaces where users can query knowledge about real world spaces.
Augmented Intelligence – Rather than replacing humans, AI will collaborate with people to enhance performance. The strengths of AI and human intelligence will combine for amplified human knowledge consumption.
Knowledge as a Service – Combining KM and AI will be increasingly offering personalized knowledge delivery “as a service”. This on-demand model makes access to knowledge capabilities available fast, efficiently, and accurately.
AI-Infused KM is headed towards an AI-enabled future of semantic, personalized, and conversational information access. Organizations that leverage these innovations will empower their workforces with the right knowledge at the right time and in the right context that is done in a responsible and ethical manner.
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