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Researchers found transparency may be key to LLM acceptance in data discovery

Computer Science research
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Research area:Computer ScienceArtificial IntelligenceNatural language

What the study found

Researchers' acceptance of large language models (LLMs), which are systems that can respond to natural-language questions, was not supported by potential benefits alone in the context of data discovery. The study's conceptual model suggests that barriers limit full acceptance, while transparency-related features may help overcome them.

Why the authors say this matters

The authors suggest that if developers use the model they developed, they can build features that increase acceptance of LLMs for data discovery. The study indicates this matters because current keyword-based data discovery can require researchers to know the exact wording used in prior metadata, which may make relevant data harder to find.

What the researchers tested

Using a human-centered artificial intelligence (HCAI) approach, the researchers ran focus groups with 27 researchers to understand their perspectives on LLMs for data discovery. They compared these perspectives with the current keyword-matching approach used in data discovery.

What worked and what didn't

The abstract reports that the potential benefits of LLMs were not enough for researchers to use them instead of current technology. It also reports that barriers prevented full acceptance, but features related to transparency could overcome those barriers.

What to keep in mind

The available summary does not describe the specific barriers, the transparency features, or the details of the conceptual model. The findings are based on focus groups with 27 researchers, so the abstract presents a limited snapshot of researcher perspectives.

Key points

  • Keyword-based data discovery can require researchers to know the exact wording used in earlier metadata.
  • The study used focus groups with 27 researchers and a human-centered artificial intelligence approach.
  • The abstract says potential benefits alone were not enough for researchers to choose LLMs over current technology.
  • Barriers to acceptance were reported, and transparency features were suggested as a way to address them.

Disclosure

Research title:
Researchers found transparency may be key to LLM acceptance in data discovery
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