Artificial intelligence and Large Language Models are buzzwords heard in nearly every industry. Many companies are wondering how to use them safely and which solution will be the most effective. There are plenty of options—and they’re often hard to tell apart. In this article, we break them down in a clear and easy-to-understand way.

AI can take on many roles in a company—as a chatbot, assistant, agent, data analysis tool, content generator, or knowledge search engine. So how can you choose the solution that best fits your employees’ needs? It helps to understand what each option has to offer.

Chatbot – answers questions, provides explanations, and handles requests

This is the most common use of AI in areas such as customer service and sales. An AI chatbot based on a large language model, such as ChatGPT, can hold natural conversations, understand the context of inquiries, and deliver accurate answers—24/7, in multiple languages, and without human involvement.

 

These solutions are typically implemented on websites, in messaging platforms (like Messenger or WhatsApp), or within helpdesk systems, where they assist with answering questions, tracking orders, or providing product information. As a result, they significantly automate customer service, reduce operational costs, and improve customer satisfaction ratings.

 

For the purposes of this article, we define a chatbot as an AI interface primarily intended for external users—in other words, it operates “outside the company.” This definition distinguishes it from AI agents, which perform more complex tasks within internal processes by integrating with systems, databases, or APIs.

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AI Agent – a tool designed to carry out specific tasks

Unlike a chatbot, which interacts with external users, an AI agent operates within the organization and supports employees by automating specific business processes. It’s not a one-size-fits-all tool—it’s built with a clearly defined purpose in mind, such as document processing, data analysis, or integration with ERP systems.

 

Thanks to large language models like Gemini or Claude, an AI agent can understand context, make decisions, and trigger specific actions—without human input. It can run in the background, process data from multiple sources, manage files, or handle email inboxes. Each AI agent is tailored to the company’s individual needs and specific tasks. Only then can it offer real value instead of becoming just another generic tool.

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Check out our case study: Meet your personal AI agent-a case study for a freight forwarding company – where we describe how we built an agent integrated with an email inbox.

AI Assistant – supports users in daily work by operating contextually and “in the background”

Unlike a chatbot that answers questions or an agent that automates a specific process, an AI assistant is a tool that works alongside employees in real time—it understands context, suggests next steps, and makes tasks easier within familiar applications.

 

It’s typically integrated into a specific work environment, such as a word processor, spreadsheet, CRM, or project management tool. The assistant doesn’t replace the user—it actively supports them in making decisions, writing, analyzing data, or planning.

 

AI assistants like GitHub Copilot, Notion AI, or Google’s Workspace assistant show how this technology can genuinely boost team productivity and reduce time spent on routine tasks. From a business perspective, a well-designed assistant can improve work quality, reduce errors, and make onboarding new employees easier.

Other Business Applications of Large Language Models

The possibilities go far beyond chatbots, assistants, or agents. These models can take on specialized roles, supporting tasks such as document processing, data analysis, or content creation. They’re increasingly used to automatically summarize reports, extract information from unstructured sources (like emails, PDFs, or scanned forms), or answer natural-language questions based on internal documentation.

 

LLMs can also assist marketing teams by generating suggestions for ad copy, product descriptions, or sales messages tailored to the company’s style. In analytics departments, they provide faster access to data—generating database queries, interpreting results, and presenting insights in a way that’s easy for non-technical users to understand. These applications often don’t require building a new tool from scratch, but rather integrating the AI model into existing company systems. This way, the technology supports specific tasks—right where it’s needed.

AI Models and Data Security

Business owners and managers still approach AI tools with caution, mainly because they’re unsure how to ensure the security and confidentiality of processed data. We’ve explored these topics in previous publications that are worth reviewing.

 

In the article “AI User Privacy: An Analysis of Platform Policies”, we outlined the data privacy and model training policies followed by major AI providers such as OpenAI, Google Gemini, Microsoft’s Azure OpenAI, and Anthropic’s Claude.

 

For those considering an on-premise solution, we recommend the blog post “Top Lightweight LLMs for Local Deployment” There, we reviewed several top open-source lightweight LLMs and explained how to run them on a local Windows machine—even with limited GPU resources.

Choosing the right AI tool for your company depends primarily on the goal it’s meant to achieve. A chatbot works best where quick and accessible customer service is key. An AI agent can automate repetitive internal processes and improve information flow between systems. An AI assistant provides day-to-day support for employees—offering suggestions, summaries, or preparing data for further use.

 

Large language models also allow integration with existing processes—without the need to build a dedicated tool from scratch. However, implementing AI-based technology requires a well-thought-out decision, taking into account both efficiency and data security. If you’re looking to adopt AI in your company and need an experienced partner to guide you through the process, get in touch with us.

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Ever wondered where your data goes when you interact with AI cloud platforms? Or is it used to train future models? In this article, we’ll break down the data privacy policies of top AI platforms. You will also learn what to do to ensure your data is not used for training Large Language Models (LLM).

Major AI cloud providers have become increasingly transparent about their data usage policies – especially when it comes to training models. While most platforms, particularly those offering enterprise-level services, do not use your inputs and outputs for training by default, the fine print matters. Understanding how these services handle your data – and how you can maintain control – is essential.

In this article, we’ll break down the data privacy and model training policies of top AI platforms, including OpenAI, Google Gemini, Microsoft’s Azure OpenAI and Anthropic’s Claude. You’ll learn:

• • How AI platforms use your data and whether your data is used to train models by default
  • How to prevent AI from using your data opt, if needed
  • Where your data is stored (data residency), and
  • What compliance measures (like GDPR) apply

Adopting AI isn’t just about prompt engineering or model performance. It’s also about knowing where your data goes—and how to ensure it stays under your control.

Here’s what you need to know:

OpenAI – Data Usage and Privacy

OpenAI treats your data differently based on how you interact with its services:

ChatGPT App (Web/Mobile)

When you chat with ChatGPT, your conversations may be used to train AI models – unless you manually opt out. To prevent your data from being used:

• • Go to Settings → Data Controls → Improve the model for everyone and toggle it off.
  • Even with the opt-out, OpenAI stores chats for 30 days for abuse monitoring before deletion.

OpenAI API and ChatGPT Enterprise

If you’re a developer or a business using OpenAI’s API or ChatGPT Enterprise, there’s no need to opt out. By default, OpenAI does not use API or Enterprise data to train its models, and your data stays private. You don’t need to do anything to opt out – it’s already protected. You can choose to share data to help improve the model, but only if you want to.

Data Residency

OpenAI’s servers are mostly based in the United States, and currently, if you’re using the API directly, you can’t choose where your data is stored. That means your data is processed within OpenAI’s own infrastructure – protected by strong security, but not necessarily hosted in your country. 

 

However, there’s some progress for enterprise users. OpenAI recently introduced an option for eligible enterprise API customers that allows data to be stored in Europe, provided there’s a specific agreement in place. 

 

If regional data residency is important for your business – say, for GDPR or internal compliance – you might want to consider using Azure OpenAI, which hosts OpenAI’s models on Microsoft’s cloud. With Azure, you can choose a region like Western Europe or Asia, and all data processing and storage will stay within that geography. 

 

We’ll dive into Azure more in the next section – but in short: OpenAI handles your data securely, but for strict control over where it lives, a partner cloud service like Azure may be a better fit. 

Google (Gemini) – Google’s Approach to Your Data

Google’s foray into generative AI includes Gemini, a next-generation model that powers products like Google Gemini (the chatbot) and various enterprise AI offerings on Google Cloud. Here’s how they handle your data: 

 

Gemini App 

 

By default, Google does save your Gemini chat history to your account (much like search history) and may use it to improve their service. However, Google provides a “Gemini Activity” setting to control this.  

 

To manage this: 

• • Visit Gemini Activity settings. 

• • Pause Gemini Activity to stop saving chats and prevent them from being used in AI model training data sources. 

• • You can also delete existing conversation history. 

Turning off Gemini Activity means your new chats won’t be used to improve their machine learning services, nor will they be seen by human reviewers, unless you explicitly submit them as feedback. This gives regular users a way to opt out, similar to ChatGPT’s opt-out toggle. 

To stop saving your conversations, go to the Activity tab and toggle Gemini Apps Activity. You can also delete your past conversations. 

API and Vertex AI

If you’re using Google Cloud’s Vertex AI platform: 

• • Your prompts and outputs are not used to train AI models without explicit permission. 

• • Data may be cached briefly (up to 24 hours) for performance but remains within your selected geographic region. 

• • Businesses can opt for a zero-retention policy for maximum privacy. 

Data residency

Data residency is a strong point for Google: you can choose which geographic region your AI service runs in (e.g. EU or US data centers), and Google will process and store data in that region to meet any data localization requirements. 

Microsoft Azure OpenAI – Enterprise Data Protection by Design

Training Policy

Microsoft’s Azure OpenAI Service lets companies use OpenAI’s models through the trusted Azure cloud platform. Privacy is a major selling point here. Microsoft is very explicit: any data you send into Azure OpenAI is not used to train the underlying models or improve Microsoft’s or OpenAI’s services .

 

Microsoft’s Azure OpenAI Service essentially hosts OpenAI’s models (GPT-4, GPT-3.5, etc.) within the Microsoft Azure cloud. Microsoft has specifically designed this service for enterprises that require strong privacy protections. Key aspects are: 

• • Any data you input into Azure OpenAI – prompts, completions (model outputs), embeddings, fine-tuning data – is not used to train the AI models.  

• • Your inputs and outputs “are NOT available to other customers, are NOT available to OpenAI, and are NOT used to improve OpenAI models”.  

• • Microsoft only retains data as needed to provide the service and monitor for misuse. In fact, prompts and outputs on Azure are stored only temporarily (up to 30 days) by default, and solely for abuse detection purposes. After 30 days, those prompts are deleted. If even this temporary storage is a concern (say, for ultra-sensitive data), Microsoft offers a process called “modified abuse monitoring” where you can request that even the 30-day storage be bypassed, meaning no prompts are retained at all. Typically, you’d need approval for this exception, but it’s an option for high-security scenarios. 

Data Residency

Because it’s on Azure, you also benefit from easily choosing the region and complying with data residency requirements. When setting up Azure OpenAI, you deploy the service to an Azure region (for example, East US, West Europe, Southeast Asia, etc.). All processing and data storage for inference will occur within that region or its geographical boundary. So, if you deploy in Western Europe, your data isn’t leaving Europe – crucial for GDPR compliance. Azure itself meets numerous compliance standards (SOC 2, ISO 27001, etc.), and these extend to Azure OpenAI as an Azure service. 

Anthropic (Claude) – A Privacy-First AI Assistant

Training Policy

Anthropic, the company behind the Claude AI assistant (Claude 2 and newer versions), has emphasized a privacy-conscious approach from the outset. Anthropic adopts an opt-in approach: 

• • By default, Anthropic does not use your conversations or data to train its models. This applies to both their commercial offerings (Claude for Work, Anthropic API) and consumer products (Claude Free, Claude Pro) – your prompts and Claude’s responses aren’t automatically used for model training.  

• • They only use data if you deliberately opt-in, such as by providing explicit feedback. For instance, if you click a thumbs-up/down in a Claude interface or send data to their feedback channels, you’re essentially saying “you can learn from this”. 

For enterprise clients, Anthropic offers Claude Team/Enterprise, which not only guarantees no training on your data but also provides admin controls. One such feature is custom data retention settings. By default, Anthropic’s systems might retain your inputs/outputs indefinitely for your account (though not for training). However, Claude Enterprise admins can set a retention policy – for example, you might set it to delete all conversation data after 30 days, 60 days, etc., with 30 days being the current minimum. These controls aim to support compliance with regulations like GDPR. 

Data Residency

Anthropic is a newer player, and currently, when you use their API directly, you don’t explicitly choose a data region – it’s likely hosted in the US by Anthropic (or possibly through cloud providers like AWS in the US region). However, Anthropic models are also available through partners, which can help with data residency. For example, Anthropic’s Claude is offered via Amazon Bedrock (AWS’s AI service) and via Google Cloud Vertex AI. If you use Claude through one of these platforms, you can take advantage of AWS’s or Google’s region controls. 

Conclusion

Understanding the data collection practices of LLM providers is crucial for AI compliance, customer trust, and corporate governance. Whether you’re focused on compliance, customer trust, or internal data governance, these insights help you make informed decisions. Choose providers that align with your privacy values – and always review your settings. 

 

Here’s a comparison of major platforms: 

Provider	Default Data Training	Web App Setting	Data Residency Options	GDPR/CCPA Compliance	Privacy Policy
OpenAI	No (API)	Opt-out available	No; (unless used via Azure Microsoft)	Yes	Consumer privacy
Google	No (Cloud + Gemini)	No training by default	Broad region control	Yes	Enterprise privacy, Gemini privacy, Vertex AI
Azure	No	N/A	Full regional control	Yes	Azure, OpenAI privacy
Anthropic	No	No training by default	No (unless used via partners)	Yes	API users, Claude.ai users

For maximum privacy and control, local deployment (on-premises models) is always an alternative. This avoids cloud storage concerns entirely. You can read more about local deployment here. 

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Local deployment of Large Language Models (LLMs) is becoming increasingly popular among developers, tech enthusiasts, and professionals in industries like insurance and transport. Unlike cloud-based APIs, local LLM deployment offers greater privacy, offline accessibility, and complete control over resource optimization and inference performance. 

Running models like Llama 2 or Mistral directly on your hardware means your data stays on your machine — ideal for privacy-sensitive tasks such as processing insurance documents or working with proprietary transport data. There are no recurring API costs, and the performance depends solely on your system. Whether you’re building a custom chatbot, agent, an AI-powered code assistant, or using AI to analyse documents offline, local deployment empowers you to experiment and innovate without relying on external services. 

In this guide, we’ll explore two powerful tools that make this possible: Ollama and LM Studio. We’ll walk through installation, usage, and customization, helping you pick the best option for your goals. 

Getting Started with Ollama (CLI Tool)

Ollama is a lightweight, open-source command-line tool for running LLMs locally. It acts as a model manager and runtime, making it easy to download and execute open-source models (like Llama 2, Mistral, CodeLlama, etc.) on your machine. Ollama is available for macOS, Linux, and Windows, and it includes a local REST API for integration into applications. 

1. Install Ollama on Your System: Download the installer for your platform from the official Ollama website or use a package manager.

On Windows, download the OllamaSetup.exe from the website and run it. On Linux, you can install Ollama with one command: 

curl -fsSL https://ollama.com/install.sh | sh 

After installation, open a terminal/command prompt and verify it’s installed by checking the version: 

ollama --version 

This should display the installed Ollama version, confirming it’s ready to use, e.g.: 

ollama version is 0.6.2 

2. Download an LLM Model (“Pull” a Model): Ollama has a built-in model library. You can search their catalog on the website or simply pull a known model by name. For example, to download the 7B parameter Llama 2 chat model, run: 

ollama pull llama2:7b-chat 

This command fetches the model weights to your machine (it may take a while, as models are multiple GBs in size). You only need to pull a model once; afterward it’s stored locally. You can list all downloaded models with ollama list if needed. 

3. Run the Model Locally: Once downloaded, you can execute the model with the ollama run command. This will launch an interactive session where you can enter prompts and get responses. For example: 

ollama run llama2:7b-chat >>> What is the capital city of Poland? 

After running the above, Ollama will load the model and you’ll see an >>> prompt. You can then type your questions or instructions. The model (here Llama 2 7B chat) will generate a response to each prompt. For instance, you might ask “What is the capital of France?” and get an answer like “Paris is the capital of France.” printed in the terminal. Internally, the first run may take a bit to initialize, but subsequent prompts are answered interactively. Tip: You can also pass a one-off prompt directly in the command, e.g. ollama run llama2:7b “What is the capital city of Poland?“ will output a single response and return to the shell. 

You can also start Ollama as a background server with ollama serve. This enables the REST API on localhost:11434, which developers can use to integrate the model into apps via HTTP calls. You can ask the model by sending POST request, e.g.: 

curl http://localhost:11434/api/generate -d '{ 
  "model": "llama2:7b-chat", 
  "prompt": "What is the capital city of Poland?" 
}' 

The API returns newline-separated JSON objects, chunk by chunk, as the model generates the response: 

{ 
    "model": "llama2:7b-chat", 
    "created_at": "2025-04-02T15:19:17.1569954Z", 
 
    "response": "The", 
    "done": false 
} 
{ 
    "model": "llama2:7b-chat", 
    "created_at": "2025-04-02T15:19:17.268992Z", 
    "response": " capital", 
    "done": false 
} 
{ 
    "model": "llama2:7b-chat", 
    "created_at": "2025-04-02T15:19:17.3796491Z", 
    "response": " city", 
    "done": false 
} 
... 
{ 
    "model": "llama2:7b-chat", 
    "created_at": "2025-04-02T15:19:21.3106413Z", 
    "response": " Warszawa", 
    "done": false 
} 
{ 
    "model": "llama2:7b-chat", 
    "created_at": "2025-04-02T15:19:21.4619772Z", 
    "response": ").", 
    "done": false 
} 
{ 
    "model": "llama2:7b-chat", 
    "created_at": "2025-04-02T15:19:21.6296267Z", 
    "response": "", 
    "done": true, 
    "done_reason": "stop", 
    "total_duration": 5337417000, 
    "load_duration": 8625100, 
    "prompt_eval_count": 28, 
    "prompt_eval_duration": 854952300, 
    "eval_count": 15, 
    "eval_duration": 4472807400 
} 

If you set stream: false, the response is a single JSON object: 

curl http://localhost:11434/api/generate -d '{ 
  "model": "llama2:7b-chat", 
  "prompt": "What is the capital city of Poland?", 
  "stream": false 
}

You can also set a number of model parameters such as temperature by adding field options: 

curl http://localhost:11434/api/generate -d '{ 
  "model": "llama2:7b-chat", 
  "prompt": "What is the capital city of Poland?", 
  "options": { 
 "temperature": 0.2   
  } 
  "stream": false 
}'

4. Customize Models: Ollama supports a Dockerfile-like syntax called a Modelfile to create custom LLM variants. These let you: 

• • Start from an existing model (like llama3) 

• • Add custom system prompts 

• • Inject user-defined data (e.g., instructions, context) 

• • Set model parameters, like temperature 

Here is the simple example how you can create your custom assistant for processing insurance documents: 

FROM llama2:7b-chat 
 
PARAMETER temperature 0.7 
 
SYSTEM """ 
 
You are an assistant that extracts insurance-related information from a given input text. 
 
You must extract and return only the following fields: 
- policy_number 
- insurance_period 
- insured (company or person name) 
- nip (tax identification number) 
- address (of the insured) 
 
Return the output as a **clean JSON object** -- not as a string, not inside quotes, and without any commentary. If a field is missing, use "Not found". 
Example output format: 
{ 
  "policy_number": "...", 
  "insurance_period": "...", 
  "insured": "...", 
  "nip": "...", 
  "address": "..." 
} 
 
""" 
TEMPLATE """ 
{{ .System }} 
Input: 
{{ .Prompt }} 
Response: 
""" Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.

To use Makefile, save it in a directory, e.g. insurance-assistant and create the custom model:

ollama create insurance-assistant -f insurance-assitant/Modelfile 

Then, you can use your model by providing the proper model name in a request: 

 curl http://localhost:11434/api/generate -d '{ 
  "model": "insurance-extractor", 
  "prompt": "", 
  "stream": false 
}' 

Ollama is purely CLI-based, so there’s no graphical interface. However, this makes it powerful for automation – you can pipe input/output, log responses to files, or call the Ollama API from code. In summary, with just a few commands, you have a privacy-protecting LLM running on your PC, ready to answer questions or assist in coding, all without any internet connection needed. 

Getting Started with LM Studio (Desktop App)

LM Studio is a user-friendly desktop application that lets you download and run local LLMs via a graphical interface. It’s cross-platform (Windows, macOS, Linux) and ideal for beginners who prefer not to use the command line. With LM Studio, you can chat with models in a nice UI, manage model downloads, and even run a local server to use the model in other apps. 

 

1. Install and Launch LM Studio: Download the installer for your OS from the LM Studio website and install it. After installation, launch the LM Studio app. The first time you open it, you’ll be prompted to download an AI model. You can choose from a list of popular open-source models. For example, you might select a smaller model like “Mistral 7B” or an instruction-tuned Llama2 variant to start. 

2. Run Your First Chat: Once the model is downloaded, LM Studio will load it into memory. You can then start a new chat session in the app. The interface typically has a text box where you can enter your prompt or question, and the model’s response will appear in the chat window. Simply type a query (for example: “What’s the capital of France?” or “Explain quantum physics simply.”) and hit Enter. The AI’s answer will be displayed as the “Assistant” reply in the chat. LM Studio conveniently shows the generation metrics: 

• • number of input and output tokens, 

• • tokens per second – you can see how fast the model is generating text, 

• • context occupancy, 

• • system resources usage (RAM and processor usage). 

3. Explore the Features: The LM Studio GUI provides additional features accessible to both beginners and advanced users: 

• • Model Library: A “Discover Models” or catalog section where you can download new models or update existing ones. You’re not limited to one model – you can have multiple models stored and switch between them. This means you have a wide selection: from small 3B parameter models for speed, up to 70B models if your system can handle them. 

• • Chat Interface: The main chat screen (as shown above) is where you interact with the model. Each new prompt you enter is answered by the model in a conversational format. You can have multi-turn dialogues, just like chatting with ChatGPT. There’s no need to manage a prompt history manually – the app keeps the conversation context. 

• • Advanced Settings: On the side panel, LM Studio offers configuration knobs for those who want more control. You can set a system prompt (a role or instruction that guides the AI’s behavior globally), adjust generation settings like temperature (creativity vs. consistency) and top-p or top-k sampling for controlling randomness, max tokens for responses, etc. These options let you fine-tune how the model responds without writing any code. For instance, you could set a system instruction like “You are a helpful coding assistant,”. This is a friendly way to customize behavior, though it’s not as extensive as programmatic control in a CLI tool. 

Advanced settings – simple example of AI assistant for processing insurance documents

• • Local API Server: For developers, LM Studio includes a “Local LLM Server” mode. Just switch to Developer tab, choose the model, and toggle Start button. It enables an API endpoint on localhost that mimics the OpenAI API, allowing other programs to send requests to your local model. This is powerful if you want to integrate the local LLM into your own applications (for example, connecting a chatbot UI or using the model for AI features in an IDE) while still benefiting from privacy and not relying on external services. 

Developer tab – you can enable local LLM server hosting your customized LLM. 

Using LM Studio is as simple as chatGPT – type and get answers – but entirely running on your hardware. The user-friendly interface lowers the barrier to entry, since you don’t need to use the terminal or remember commands. You get immediate, interactive AI responses, with buttons and menus to manage everything. 

Ollama vs. LM Studio: Tool Comparison

Both Ollama and LM Studio let you run LLMs locally, but they cater to slightly different audiences and use-cases. Here’s a comparison of key aspects to help you understand their differences: 

• • Interface & Ease of Use: LM Studio provides a polished graphical user interface, which makes it extremely approachable for beginners. It’s point-and-click with an integrated chat window, so no technical knowledge is required to get started. Ollama, on the other hand, is a command-line interface (CLI) tool (with an optional REST API). It offers a lot of power and flexibility but does require comfort with the terminal to use effectively. Beginners might find Ollama’s learning curve steeper, whereas LM Studio feels more plug-and-play. 

• • Supported Models: Both tools support a wide range of open-source LLMs. LM Studio can load any model in GGUF format (the standard for llama.cpp), meaning models like Llama 2 (7B, 13B, 70B), Mistral, Vicuna, Alpaca, CodeLlama, etc., as long as you have the hardware for them  

• • Use Cases Suited: Because of the above differences, LM Studio is excellent for users who want a personal ChatGPT-like assistant on their PC with minimal setup. It’s great for interactive Q&A, brainstorming, or casual use – you launch it when you need it, type queries, get answers. Ollama is ideal for developers or those who want to incorporate LLMs into projects or workflows. If you plan to experiment with prompts in scripts, fine-tune model behaviors, or build an app (like a chatbot, a coding assistant integration, etc.) that calls a local model, Ollama’s CLI and API give you that flexibility. 

Conclusion and Recommendations

Deploying LLMs locally has opened up a world of possibilities for developers and enthusiasts. We’ve discussed Ollama and LM Studio – two excellent tools that make local AI accessible. To recap some guidance on choosing between them: 

• • Choose LM Studio if you want a plug-and-play AI chat experience with a friendly GUI. It’s perfect for beginners or those who prefer not to tinker with command lines. You get quick setup, easy model downloads, and a nice chat interface for interactions. This might be best for someone who just wants an “offline ChatGPT” for personal use, note-taking, or idea generation without fussing over configurations. It’s also a convenient way to demo LLM capabilities to non-technical users (since it feels like a normal app). 

• • Choose Ollama if you want more control, automation, or integration. Developers and power users will appreciate its flexibility – you can script it, run it headless on a server, integrate the local LLM into your own apps via the API, and fine-tune model behavior with Modelfiles . If you’re comfortable with a terminal and want to customize how the AI works (beyond what a GUI allows), Ollama is a better fit. It’s also lightweight if you intend to run background AI services continuously. 

Finally, remember that the LLM itself (the model you choose) is as important as the tool. Spend time finding a model that suits your task – whether it’s a concise summarizer or a creative storyteller – and fits your hardware. Both Ollama and LM Studio make it easy to swap models, so you’re not locked in. The ecosystem of open-source models is growing rapidly, which means running a powerful AI on your own device is only getting easier and more common. 

In summary, deploying LLMs locally with these tools gives you the best of both worlds: AI capabilities similar to cloud services, but with privacy, control, and zero ongoing cost. Whether you go with a command-line power tool like Ollama or a user-friendly app like LM Studio, you’ll be joining the cutting edge of local AI development. Happy experimenting, and enjoy your new personal AI running right on your machine! 

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One of the available options is API integration with a selected LLM (Large Language Model) such as Gemini, ChatGPT, or DeepSeek. This time, our AI agent will be based on ChatGPT from OpenAI and Google Search.

You are surely familiar with situations where an offer or contract needs to be urgently prepared by filling in a template. Every day, employees have to draft, analyze, and negotiate various documents, including commercial agreements, supplier contracts, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), and collaboration agreements.

Many managers wonder how artificial intelligence can automate and accelerate some of these tasks without compromising the high quality of work. The solution once again lies in implementing a dedicated AI agent that supports employees by searching for and filling in information based on data from the National Court Register.

In our example, we designed the AI agent to receive commands via the Slack platform and automatically fill in contractor details in a pre-existing NDA template. Thanks to its integration with Google Search, the agent retrieves specific data from the National Court Register (KRS), including the company’s address, tax identification number, business registry number, KRS number, and the authorized representative of the company.

Next, the assistant asks for verification of the retrieved information. Once confirmed, the employee receives the NDA with the partner company’s details filled in. The completed fields are highlighted in yellow to ensure visibility of the changes made.

This is just one of many examples of how an AI agent can support documentation and front- and back-office processes. Using our developed method, we can create a tool that prepares contracts for companies dealing with, for example, seasonal employment or those with high employee turnover.

AI agents are a relatively new topic but are rapidly gaining popularity. Many companies recognize benefits such as time savings on repetitive tasks, reduced operational costs, and increased business process efficiency. By automating routine tasks, employees can focus on more strategic and creative aspects of their work.

Moreover, AI agents can operate 24/7, eliminating delays caused by staff availability. Their applications span various fields—from customer service and legal document analysis to advanced decision-support systems in business.

 

Companies are increasingly adopting open language models, allowing for greater control over data and the customization of AI agents to meet specific organizational needs. As technology evolves, we can expect even deeper AI integration into daily processes, along with a growing awareness of ethical considerations and security in their use.

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AI-driven tools are becoming increasingly prevalent across various industries, streamlining processes from simple graphic design and translations to advanced document, email, and database analysis. In this article, we will present a practical business application of an AI assistant in action.

AI Agents have a wide range of applications, and their full potential is still being discovered. The main advantages of AI-powered assistants include:

1. Automating Routine Processes

AI agents can handle repetitive tasks such as customer inquiries, document analysis, and data management. By automating these processes, businesses can reduce operational costs and improve efficiency.

 

2. Personalized Customer Interactions

By analyzing data, AI agents can provide personalized recommendations and tailored offers, enhancing customer engagement and improving overall user experience.

 

3. Speed and Availability

AI operates 24/7, delivering instant responses and real-time support. This is particularly valuable in industries that require quick reaction times, such as e-commerce, finance, and logistics.

 

4. Advanced Data Analysis

AI-powered agents can process vast amounts of data in a short time, identifying patterns and correlations that support better business decision-making.

 

5. Optimizing Decision-Making Processes

With predictive modeling, AI assists in demand forecasting, risk management, and supply chain optimization, helping organizations make more informed decisions.

 

6. Seamless Integration with Existing Systems

Modern AI solutions can be easily integrated into existing ERP, CRM, and analytics platforms, enhancing their capabilities and improving overall system efficiency.

A Practical Example of AI Agent Use in the Transport Industry

AI agents can be applied across various industries, including banking, sales, and human resource management. In this text, we will focus on a freight forwarding company that handles anywhere from a few to dozens of shipments daily.

 

 

Freight forwarders deal with constant communication and the verification of numerous documents. Each of these tasks takes time—a resource that is often in short supply—making errors more likely when the workload is high.

 

 

How can time management be improved? By automating repetitive and predictable tasks. This is where an AI Agent comes in. Here’s an example of an AI assistant we developed, powered by Google’s Large Language Model, Gemini.

 

One possible application is the following scenario:

 

 

A freight forwarder receives an email that should include an insurance policy along with proof of payment. The AI Agent automatically, without needing to be prompted, checks whether the email contains the required attachments. If they are included, it proceeds to verify the following details:

In the Insurance Policy:

• • • Policy number
    • Insurance period and whether it is currently valid
    • Insured party details, including tax identification number and address
    • Bank account number for premium payment

In the Payment Confirmation:

• • • Payment reference
    • Amount
    • Bank account number
    • Payment date
    • Whether the transfer corresponds to the submitted policy (e.g., based on the reference, account number)

The AI Agent then transfers the extracted data into a designated Excel file, which is continuously updated. The data file can be formatted accordingly, for example, by highlighting entries in red where the insurance policy is invalid or the payment has not been verified. 

In this simple way, instead of searching through their inbox for the right emails, the freight forwarder can check the Excel file to see if the documents have been received from a specific sender and whether they are correct. This saves a significant amount of time and ensures data accuracy.

 

There are many ways to further develop our AI Assistant. It can be integrated with other tools, such as Slack or other communication platforms, to send notifications about missing documents or generate automated email responses. An AI-powered agent can be tailored to the specific needs of a company, a department, or even an individual role.

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Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) models are transforming the capabilities of intelligent assistants, enabling more accurate and context-aware responses to user queries. Unlike traditional large language models (LLMs), RAG-based systems integrate two essential components: a retrieval mechanism that fetches relevant documents and a generative model that synthesizes responses based on real-time data. This post explores how DeepEval helps systematically assess the effectiveness of both retrieval and generation components, ensuring more reliable machine-generated insights. 

While RAG-enhanced virtual assistants significantly improve answer relevance, evaluating their performance remains a challenge. Since these models rely on both retrieval and text generation, a weak document-fetching step can lead to misleading or incorrect responses, even if the underlying LLM is highly advanced. 

We’ll demonstrate this process using our custom AI-driven assistant, designed to answer complex queries about maritime economy statistics, showcasing how LLM-powered knowledge retrieval enhances data-driven decision-making. 

SeaStat - Our AI Assistant

A great example that we can use to discuss this topic is the SeaStat AI Assistant developed by us as part of the Incone60 Green Project (https://www.incone60.eu/). The goal of the project is to improve the competitiveness and sustainable development of small seaports in the South Baltic region. 

During Incone60 Gren Project we have developed an AI assistant that answers questions about maritime economy data, providing instant access to structured maritime economic insights. This assistant leverages a Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) approach, ensuring that responses are grounded in a structured database covering key aspects such as seaports, maritime transport, shipbuilding, passenger traffic, trade, and the fishing industry. 

Our AI assistant operates within a RAG pipeline that integrates: 

• A structured maritime economy database, which includes global and Polish maritime statistics from 2017 to 2020. The data is sourced from publications by Gdynia Maritime University, which aggregate statistics from various government institutes, universities, and port enterprises. The database consists of 50 tables, covering key aspects of maritime transport and is planned to be further extended with additional years.  

• Dynamic SQL generation to extract relevant information from the database. 

• A generative LLM that formulates answers based on the retrieved data. 

Building such an assistant requires several key decisions and parameter optimizations, including: 

• Selecting the most suitable LLM model and tuning parameters (e.g., temperature). 

• Designing an effective prompt structure. 

• Ensuring the assistant consistently selects the most relevant tables from the dataset. 

This is where automatic testing becomes crucial. It helps assess system performance, identify weaknesses, and ensure continuous improvement. 

LLM-as-a-Judge: Automating RAG Model Evaluation

Evaluating systems that generate non-deterministic, open-ended text outputs can be challenging because there is often no single “correct” answer. While human evaluation is accurate, it can be costly and time-consuming. 

LLM-as-a-Judge is a method that approximates human evaluation by rating the system’s output based on custom criteria tailored to your specific application. One such testing framework is DeepEval, which provides a set of metrics designed for both retrieval and generation tasks and allows you to create your own rating criteria.  

Key evaluation metrics are: 

• G-Eval: A versatile metric that evaluates LLM output based on custom-defined criteria. 

• Answer Relevancy: Measures how well the model’s response addresses the user query. 

• Faithfulness: Assesses how accurately the response aligns with the provided context, helping to limit hallucination in RAG systems. 

• ContextualRecallMetric, ContextualPrecisionMetric, ContextualRelevancyMetric: These metrics are particularly useful for RAG systems, evaluating whether retrieval components return all relevant context while avoiding irrelevant information. 

Step-by-Step RAG Model Testing with DeepEval

To ensure the reliability and accuracy of our Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) model, we follow a structured evaluation approach. This process involves dataset creation, response generation, and model evaluation using DeepEval, allowing us to systematically assess the effectiveness of both retrieval and generation components. Let’s break down each step in detail. 

1. Dataset Creation

To evaluate performance, we create a test set consisting of: 
 
– Realistic questions that users might ask. These can range from simple fact-based queries to more complex, multi-step inquiries that require detailed answers drawn from multiple tables. 
– Expected ground truth responses derived directly from the database. 

2. Generating Model Responses

For each test query, the assistant generates an answer based on the relevant data retrieved from the database. 

3. Evaluation using DeepEval

We are particularly focused on factual correctness for our assistant, so we use the G-Eval metric to evaluate this aspect. 

We need to define G-Eval by describing testing criteria, e.g.: 

correctness_metric = GEval(     
    name="Correctness",      
    evaluation_steps=[   
        "Assess whether the actual output is accurate in terms of facts compared to the expected output.",       
        "Penalize missing information."   
    ],       
    evaluation_params=[   
       LLMTestCaseParams.INPUT,    
       LLMTestCaseParams.ACTUAL_OUTPUT,    
       LLMTestCaseParams.EXPECTED_OUTPUT   
    ],     
) 

Additionally, we use several built-in metrics: 

contextual_precision = ContextualPrecisionMetric() 
contextual_recall = ContextualRecallMetric() 
contextual_relevancy = ContextualRelevancyMetric() 
answer_relevancy = AnswerRelevancyMetric() 
faithfulness = FaithfulnessMetric() 

We then define test cases: 

test_case = LLMTestCase(   
    input=#user prompt,   
    actual_output=#model output here,   
    expected_output=#the ground truth response  

    retrieval_context=#data extracted by retriever, in our case it is data extracted from the database 
) 
 

Here is one of test cases we used to evaluate our SeaStat Assitant: 

test_case = LLMTestCase(   
    input='Compare cargo traffic in Suez Canal and Panama Canal in 2019',   
    actual_output= 'In 2019, the cargo traffic data for the Suez Canal and Panama Canal was as follows: Suez Canal - 1031 million tons; Panama Canal - 243059 thousand tons. The Suez Canal had significantly higher cargo traffic compared to the Panama Canal in 2019.'  
    expected_output=' In 2019, the Suez Canal handled 1,031 million tons of cargo, whereas the Panama Canal transported only 243 million tons. This indicates that the Suez Canal carried a substantially higher volume of cargo than the Panama Canal that year.'  

    retrieval_context=[ 

{'table': 'Suez_Canal_Cargo_Traffic', 'year': 2019, 'cargo_volume_million_tons': 1031}, 

{'table': 'Panama_Canal_Cargo_Traffic', 'year': 2019, 'direction': 'Atlantic – Pacific', 'cargo_volume_thousand_tons': 156899}, {'table': 'Panama_Canal_Cargo_Traffic', 'year': 2019, 'direction': 'Pacific – Atlantic', 'cargo_volume_thousand_tons': 86160} 

] 
) 

And run evaluation: 

assert_test(test_case, [correctness_metric, answer_relevancy, contextual_precision, contextual_recall, contextual_relevancy, faithfulness]) 

4. Testing results

DeepEval assigns each metric a score between 0 and 1, accompanied by a descriptive explanation of the rating. Below are the results from a test case evaluating SeaStat’s response to the prompt: 

“Compare cargo traffic in the Suez Canal and Panama Canal in 2019.” 

Metric interpretations: 

• Contextual Recall (1.0) – The retriever effectively retrieved the necessary information, meaning that almost all essential details from the expected output were present in the retrieval context. 

• Contextual Relevancy (0.95) and Contextual Precision (1.0) – The retrieved context was highly relevant to the query, showing that the retriever pulled information accurately related to the input. 

• Faithfulness (1.0) – The model’s response remained perfectly factual, strictly adhering to the retrieved information without introducing any hallucinations. 

• Answer Relevancy (1.0) – The model’s response fully addressed the user query, ensuring that the answer was on point. 

• Correctness, (0.78) – the correctness score was slightly lower due to numerical discrepancies caused by rounding. 

By systematically analyzing test cases with DeepEval, we gain valuable insights into where our RAG model excels and where improvements are needed. Future optimizations could include refining retrieval strategies, adjusting prompt engineering, or fine-tuning LLM parameters for better factual accuracy. 

Test case	Metric	Score	Status	Overall Success Rate
test_case_0	Correctness (GEval)	0.78 (threshold=0.5, evaluation model=gpt-4o, reason=The actual output closely matches the expected output in terms of cargo volumes and comparative conclusion, but the numbers are expressed in different units (thousand tons vs million tons) and slightly differ, which may indicate rounding or conversion discrepancies., error=None)	PASSED	100%
	Answer Relevancy	1.0 (threshold=0.5, evaluation model=gpt-4o, reason=The score is 1.00 because the response thoroughly addressed the comparison of cargo traffic in the Suez Canal and the Panama Canal in 2019 with no irrelevant details included. It’s precise and to the point, showcasing a deep understanding of the topic., error=None)	PASSED
	Contextual Precision	1.0 (threshold=0.5, evaluation model=gpt-4o, reason=The score is 1.00 because the relevant nodes, offering essential data for comparing cargo traffic in the Suez and Panama Canals in 2019, are perfectly ranked at the top. These nodes effectively deliver a comprehensive breakdown of cargo volumes through both canals during that year, ensuring accurate comparisons can be made efficiently., error=None)	PASSED
	Contextual Recall	1.0 (threshold=0.5, evaluation model=gpt-4o, reason=The score is 1.00 because every sentence in the expected output aligns perfectly with the data from the nodes in the retrieval context, effectively illustrating the significant difference in cargo volumes handled by both canals. Well done on maintaining precise and accurate attention to detail!, error=None)	PASSED
	Contextual Relevancy	0.95 (threshold=0.5, evaluation model=gpt-4o, reason=The score is 0.95 because although the context is rich with detailed data on Suez Canal cargo traffic, it lacks specific information on the Panama Canal’s cargo traffic, necessitating additional data for a complete comparison., error=None)	PASSED
	Faithfulness	1.0 (threshold=0.5, evaluation model=gpt-4o, reason=Awesome job! The score is 1.00 because there are no contradictions present, showcasing perfect alignment and faithfulness of the actual output to the retrieval context. Keep up the excellent work!, error=None)	PASSED

Evaluating Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) models requires a structured approach to ensure both retrieval accuracy and response reliability. LLM-as-a-Judge provides an efficient alternative to human evaluation by systematically assessing outputs based on predefined criteria, enabling scalable and cost-effective validation. 

Using DeepEval, we tested our AI-driven SeaStat Assistant against key evaluation metrics, including Correctness (G-Eval), Answer Relevancy, Contextual Precision, Contextual Recall, Contextual Relevancy, and Faithfulness. The results highlighted minor discrepancies in numerical representation, missing contextual details, and retrieval precision—insights crucial for refining model performance. 

These findings emphasize that even high-performing RAG models require rigorous evaluation to ensure factual accuracy and prevent misleading outputs. By automating this process, we enable continuous model improvement, ensuring AI-driven assistants deliver reliable, context-aware insights at scale.  

AI-powered assistants are undoubtedly a technology that will become an indispensable tool for employees at all levels—from executives and directors to specialists. Their dynamic development allows them to instantly adapt to business needs and evolving expectations. 

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The end of the year is a time for summaries. In the world of IT, many interesting things have happened, so in this article, we decided to focus on AI. The development of artificial intelligence and its media presence accelerated to an unprecedented scale. Tools based on Large Language Models (LLMs) have been popularized and made widely available to users from various industries, not just technological ones. We decided to summarize the year with Andrzej Chybicki, the CEO of Inero Software. Here is the list he identified as the key 5 events of the past year. 

Fact 1: OpenAI – artificial intelligence becomes widely accessible 

OpenAI played a tremendous role in popularizing the field of artificial intelligence in the context of human language understanding. In 2022, they released ChatGPT, and in the following months, they presented new, improved models. These advancements not only improved the performance of existing applications but also opened new avenues for AI in healthcare, environmental science, administration, marketing, and more.  

In 2023, ChatGPT saw remarkable advancements, featuring enhanced learning algorithms for improved accuracy and nuanced conversations, personalized user interactions, expanded language support for global accessibility, and broader application integration. OpenAI emphasized ethical considerations and bias reduction, incorporated real-time learning for up-to-date content, improved multimedia interaction capabilities, and boosted the tool’s robustness and reliability. Additionally, ChatGPT was tailored for specific industries, providing specialized functionalities and knowledge, marking a significant leap in AI technology and user-centric applications. 

Expert Insight 

OpenAI was the first widely recognized large language model. In the coming years, we are likely to see various versions of LLMs designed for specific applications – in fact, this has been happening for a few months now. OpenAI, despite being a pioneer, at least in terms of recognizability, is not always considered the best model for everything. The direction of development is certainly popularization in a similar way as it was with computers (i.e., LLMs like PCs) and specialization, meaning specialized language models designed for specific applications or even entities or people.  

Fact 2: GitHub Copilot – a leader in AI/LLM implementation 

One of the key roles in the development of artificial intelligence is played by Microsoft, which collaborates with OpenAI. Over the past year, Microsoft has continued to refine its vision of Microsoft Copilot. Let’s focus on the solution for developers: GitHub Copilot. In 2023 it underwent significant changes and enhancements. Here are the key updates: 

In 2023, GitHub Copilot introduced several significant enhancements to bolster its role in AI-driven software development. The GitHub Copilot Chat, now generally available and powered by OpenAI’s GPT-4, provides more accurate code suggestions and explanations, using natural language to aid developers in various languages. This feature is integrated with both the GitHub platform and its mobile app, supporting coding, pull requests, and documentation. Additionally, GitHub Copilot Enterprise was introduced to tailor the tool to specific organizational needs, helping developers quickly adapt to their organization’s codebase and streamline tasks like documentation and pull request reviews, aimed at boosting enterprise-level productivity and security. The GitHub Copilot Partner Program was launched, integrating Copilot with various third-party developer tools and services, thereby creating a broad ecosystem that enhances the capabilities of developers using AI. Finally, GitHub unveiled new AI-powered security features in its Advanced Security suite, including a real-time vulnerability prevention system and application security testing features to detect and remediate code vulnerabilities and secrets, further securing the software development process. 

Expert Insight 

Thanks to its collaboration with OpenAI, Microsoft became a leader in AI/LLM implementation worldwide in 2023. Microsoft’s strategy in this area is based on using the LLM model to support (but not replace) as many activities and processes using Microsoft products as possible. Particularly important was ensuring an appropriate level of SLA (aligned with other Azure services) and data security. Among the most significant changes, apart from the mentioned GitHub Copilot (which aims to support developers in coding), are Copilot plugins available in practically all of this company’s flagship products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). 

In December 2023, Microsoft also presented the CoPilot Studio solution, which enables the creation of low-code/no-code IT systems with significant support from the OpenAI model. This effectively allows for the easy expansion of existing Azure low-code solutions such as Azure Agents with conversational bots or AI-supported database adapters. Although CoPilot Studio is not yet available in its final form, Microsoft clearly communicates development directions and the advantages that developers, engineers, and users can experience from its use. From the presentations of Microsoft representatives, it can be inferred that Microsoft’s goal is to lower the entry threshold for creating and implementing new advanced AI solutions, as using low-code platforms does not require as deep technical knowledge as traditional coding. We can expect widespread interest in these solutions not only from the largest companies using MS Azure in the coming years. Currently, among experts, the question is not “whether to use AI” but how to implement it to not fall behind the competition. Those entities that create a coherent strategy for incorporating AI-based products into their processes in the coming years will be able to significantly benefit from the revolution that is already taking place. 

Fact 3: The European AI Act: A Regulatory Milestone 

On 14 June 2023, the European Parliament adopted its negotiating position on the AI Act. Parliament’s priority is to make sure that AI systems used in the EU are safe, transparent, traceable, non-discriminatory and environmentally friendly. Parliament also wants to establish a technology-neutral, uniform definition for AI that could be applied to future AI systems. The AI Act sets different rules for different AI risk levels. 

The new rules establish obligations for providers and users depending on the level of risk from artificial intelligence. While many AI systems pose minimal risk, they need to be assessed. 

Unacceptable risk 

Unacceptable risk AI systems are systems considered a threat to people and will be banned. They include: 

• Cognitive behavioral manipulation of people or specific vulnerable groups: for example voice-activated toys that encourage dangerous behavior in children 
• Social scoring: classifying people based on behavior, socioeconomic status or personal characteristics 
• Real-time and remote biometric identification systems, such as facial recognition 

Some exceptions may be allowed: For instance, “post” remote biometric identification systems where identification occurs after a significant delay will be allowed to prosecute serious crimes but only after court approval. 

High risk 

AI systems that negatively affect safety or fundamental rights will be considered high-risk and will be divided into two categories: 

1) AI systems that are used in products falling under the EU’s product safety legislation. This includes toys, aviation, cars, medical devices and lifts. 

2) AI systems falling into eight specific areas that will have to be registered in an EU database: 

• Biometric identification and categorisation of natural persons 
• Management and operation of critical infrastructure 
• Education and vocational training 
• Employment, worker management and access to self-employment 
• Access to and enjoyment of essential private services and public services and benefits 
• Law enforcement 
• Migration, asylum and border control management 
• Assistance in legal interpretation and application of the law. 

All high-risk AI systems will be assessed before being put on the market and also throughout their lifecycle. For more information, visit the European Parliament website. 

*source: https://www.europarl.europa.eu 

Expert Insight 

Ensuring security and confidentiality of data is certainly one of the most important issues concerning the implementation of AI solutions. Many experts indicate that despite the good intentions of the European Commission, the proposed solutions may contribute to reducing the competitiveness of the domestic AI market, which in effect will increase the distance between Europe and leaders in this field (i.e., the USA and China). I personally share these concerns. Here, a good example might be the similar situation that occurred about 15 years ago when cloud computing was being implemented. At that time, the EU also created a regulation governing the rules of access and data confidentiality (GDPR), which to this day is the regulatory basis in this area. At the same time, the largest solutions that most in the EU use are those developed in the USA, where the priority was the free development of technology, and only secondarily the legal framework. Unfortunately, many indications suggest that a similar situation might occur with AI. 

Fact 4: Gemini: new model from Google 

Without a doubt, the launch of Gemini was the most prominent premiere in the latter part of 2023, generating significant buzz. It is a result of large-scale collaborative efforts by teams across Google. It was built from the ground up to be multimodal, which means it can generalize and seamlessly understand, operate across, and combine different types of information including text, code, audio, image, and video. 

Gemini 1.0 was trained to recognize and understand text, images, audio, and more at the same time, so it better understands nuanced information and can answer questions relating to complicated topics. This makes it especially good at explaining reasoning in complex subjects like math and physics. 

During the presentation on the release of the Gemini API for developers, a lot of time was dedicated to AI Studio, a browser-based, free tool for code creation. The second focus was on Vertex AI, a more advanced program that allows for “both training and deploying ML (machine learning) models and AI applications.” Google offers the option to transfer a preliminary project developed in AI Studio to Vertex AI, to add additional features available within the larger platform of Google Cloud. 

Expert Insight 

Google has officially joined the large language model (LLM) race. The most intriguing aspect of what they propose is that their model will operate in three versions: Ultra (the most feature-rich), Pro, and Nano, with the latter being designed for mobile phones. It’s still unclear whether Nano will run entirely on client devices (smartphones) or if it will simply be a thin client and a kind of extension of Google Assistant. It’s also worth emphasizing that Google, like Microsoft, will offer Gemini services as elements of its flagship products, such as Google Sheets, Google Docs, and others. 

Fact 5: Advancements in Natural Language Processing (NLP) 

2023 witnessed remarkable progress in the field of Natural Language Processing. Researchers and companies globally made significant strides in improving the accuracy and versatility of NLP models. These advancements have led to more sophisticated understanding and the generation of human language by machines, paving the way for more intuitive and natural human-computer interactions. This year saw the deployment of advanced NLP in various applications, from customer service chatbots to complex data analysis tools, revolutionizing how we interact with technology daily. This progress in NLP technology not only enhanced existing applications but also opened new possibilities for AI in fields such as education, content creation, and multilingual communication. 

Expert Insight 

AI technologies are increasingly breaking the barrier of understanding natural language, gradually blurring the line between structured data previously used in IT systems and human knowledge. It seems that the creation of AGI (Artificial General Intelligence), a machine matching or even surpassing the average human in many aspects, is now just a matter of time. The challenge for the world of science, business, and politics will now be to direct the development of AI in a way that serves the broadly understood humanity and does not cause threats that many (probably rightly) fear. 

The last 12 months have been rich in interesting AI releases. The presentation of new large language models has opened up a range of possibilities for their implementation in everyday tasks, both in programming work and creative teams. European authorities are trying to keep up with these changes and adapt legal regulations to be in line with the current technological situation. In the coming months, we will certainly see more premieres, as leading players like Google and Microsoft compete to create solutions that utilize artificial intelligence. 

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INTRODUCTION

ChatGPT was introduced a few weeks ago and since then it has been one of the main topics in the IT industry. In this blog post, we’ll take a closer look at what GPT is and the potential applications of this powerful technology in the hands of software engineer. GPT-3 is the third and newest generation of GPT models and it is one of the most powerful language so far. It is trained with a big amount of text data from multiple sources which include websites and books. It can be still fine-tuned for a wide range of tasks, including text summarization, extracting data from documents and question answering in one of the many specific domains.

ChatGPT, on the other hand, is the most recent specialized version of the GPT-3, tailored to the needs of chatbot applications. Reinforcement Learning with Human Feedback (RLHF) was used to improve the model’s outputs by incorporating human feedback during training. By learning from human corrections and preferences, the model’s output can become more accurate. In many cases this model can be generally faster and more efficient than GPT-3 and that’s why it can be a better choice for use in real-time use-cases. However, in general it may be not as powerful as the source model which can be additionally fine-tuned. They both seems to be designed for different purposes.

There are also other GPT-3-based (older) models that are specifically designed to work with code rather than general natural language. OpenAI Codex is pre-trained on a large dataset of code, which allows it to ‘understand’ the structure and semantics of code. One of the most popular Codex-based tools is Github Copilot that uses this model to suggest code and entire functions in real-time even from IDE.

That’s some theory. But can we efficiently work with code, at least in some way, using the newest solution – ChatGPT instead of Codex-based ones?

PLAYING IN THE PLAYGROUND

#CASE 1

In the first step, we checked how the model deals with modelling domain classes and incorporating the Domain Driven Design (DDD) approach (at least in very basic version). In short, Domain-Driven Design (DDD) is methodology that aims to bridge the gap between business and software by aligning the structure of the code with the business domain it represents. DDD utilizes principles and patterns to create a clear mapping between the business and software, making it easier for developers to understand the code and for domain experts to understand the software.

Input: Give me an example of using Domain Driven Design. Let this be an example of a car booking system. There we should have reservations, users and cars. Indicate what could be Value Object, Entity, and Aggregate.
Output:

ChatGPT correctly generated classes for the domain objects we specified, assigned them some useful properties and methods, and correctly marked value objects, aggregate roots and entities. No errors, no code smells.

#CASE 2

Input: Write a C# method with a string parameter that returns a Base64 version of the input GUID.
Output:

All lines of code seem to be at least correct again. But it’s important to handle exceptions in any method that deals with input that can be malformed or otherwise invalid. In fact, there is a place where exception could be thrown. All we have to do is just ask for changes.

Input: What about handling exceptions?
Output:

#CASE 3

Input: Prepare a simple .NET API which returns current weather in a specified city.
Output:

GET method asynchronously calls an external API – OpenWeatherMap to retrieve temperature and description. It also does understand that we need to generate our own API key. In the next lines there is a mapping from JSON to Weather class. It does not use any mapping library nor does it manually, instead it makes some workaround using JsonSerializer. It seems like a fully acceptable solution.

SUMMARY

In many cases, picking the right model is a matter of preference. It seems like Codex/Copilot is more responsive, while ChatGPT is more proactive at work. Copilot can be a good choice for preparing short snippets or scanning all your code, and everyone else’s, and coming up with little adjustments on the fly. It learns style conventions and will adapt to suggestions. It really speeds up the amount of characters on the page and makes refactoring easier as well.

But ChatGPT is good to get broad architectural outlines and answer our questions. It’s easier to use this model for inspiration / exploratory work because we can specify what parts we don’t like and how we would like to change them. It’s more like an AI assistant where you can enter a piece of code and ask it to optimize or refactor it.

Both solutions work in different way but in many cases provide optimal answers if we ‘ask’ them in a proper way. Codex-based tools work more like a tactical advisor, making our tasks done faster and in a more effective way, while ChatGPT can possibly provide us improvements and alternative methods. From a practical point of view they both still are great choice for one-off utilities and functions.

What we have presented here is only a teaser, there is much more to explore. Technologies like these can help software engineers to be more productive by automating tasks that are typically time-consuming or repetitive, such as writing code, documentation and debugging, which allows programmers to focus on more complex and creative tasks.

Overall, GPT-like models can be a valuable tool for programmers when used in conjunction with other programming tools and best practices, but it’s not a complete replacement for a human software engineer. Sometimes they can be wrong and we have to keep that in mind.

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