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Meet Your New AI Colleague!

AI assistants are powerful tools designed to enhance your work life. Think of them as knowledgeable colleagues who can help with various tasks while understanding the context of your work.

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What Are AI Assistants?

are specialized AI systems designed to interact with users in to help accomplish tasks. Unlike simple chatbots, they can understand , maintain conversations, and provide nuanced assistance across various professional tasks.

Natural Interaction

Communicate in plain language, just like talking to a colleague

Context Aware

Remember previous conversations and maintain context

Task Focused

Designed specifically for professional work tasks

Adaptable

Can switch between different types of tasks easily

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A Day in the Life of an AI Assistant

See how an AI assistant supports you throughout a typical workday, from document analysis to writing help and research support. These real-world examples demonstrate how AI can enhance your daily workflow.
Example Task: Summarizing a long reportWhat AI Does:
  1. Reads through the document
  2. Identifies main points and themes
  3. Organizes key information
  4. Creates a clear summary
Like: A skilled assistant quickly reading and summarizing a document for you
Example Task: Drafting an emailWhat AI Does:
  1. Understands the message goal
  2. Considers the audience
  3. Drafts appropriate content
  4. Maintains professional tone
Like: A communications expert helping you write effectively
Example Task: Answering questions about a topicWhat AI Does:
  1. Recalls relevant information
  2. Combines multiple sources
  3. Provides clear explanations
  4. Suggests related topics
Like: A knowledgeable colleague helping you understand a topic

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How AI Assistants Think

Understanding how AI assistants process information helps you work with them more effectively: Diagram showing how an AI assistant processes information and responds to requests
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Understanding Your Request

The AI assistant analyzes your message to identify:
  • The main task or question
  • Important context and details
  • Any specific requirements
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Accessing Knowledge

It then draws from:
  • Its general training
  • Your uploaded documents (or using Omnifact’s Spaces)
  • Previous conversations
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Generating Help

Finally, it:
  • Combines relevant information
  • Formats it appropriately
  • Provides a clear response

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The Omnifact Difference

  • We put privacy first by automatically protecting sensitive information with our Privacy Filter
  • We understand business context through professional needs and communication styles via natural conversations
  • We integrate knowledge by connecting with your organization’s documents through Knowledge Base Retrieval
  • We support teams by facilitating collaboration through shared Spaces
Omnifact enhances standard AI capabilities with features specifically designed for professional use.

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Common Questions

Yes, AI assistants can make mistakes. Always review their output, especially for important tasks. They work best as collaborators rather than autonomous decision-makers.
More context generally leads to better results. Include relevant background information, specific requirements, and any preferences about the format or style of the response.
Try rephrasing your request, breaking it into smaller parts, or providing more context. You can also ask the AI to explain what it didn’t understand.
Remember, your AI assistant is a powerful tool, but it works best as a collaborative partner. Combine its capabilities with your expertise and judgment for the best results.

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Next Steps

Now that you understand AI assistants, explore these topics to learn more:
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