At academic libraries, we’re starting to get pitches from developers of various apps and software based on generative AI – pitches to purchase this software for our campus.
Because of that, I realized that it can be challenging to evaluate these tools. Especially since it may require having some knowledge of how the underlying technology works.
So I decided to draft a checklist for this purpose. You can download it here:
Evaluating Generative AI Tools: A Checklist. (PDF)
This is version 1.2, updated on Dec. 23, 2023. (first version was created in Oct. 2023)
It’s a starting point for thinking about what you might want to ask developers when considering a purchase. Your comments and feedback are welcome!
To learn more of the basics about generative AI, see our interactive tutorials on ChatGPT and Generative AI, from the University of Arizona Libraries.
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