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AI tools to augment, not replace, archivists at conference

Presentations at a digital preservation conference highlighted that AI tools are not intended to replace archivists. Instead, the emphasis is on AI as a supportive tool for tasks like descriptions and transcriptions. This approach aims to augment, rather than automate, the work of archivists. AI

IMPACT Highlights a nuanced perspective on AI integration, suggesting a collaborative future between AI and human professionals in specialized fields.

RANK_REASON The item discusses opinions and emphasis from presentations at a conference, rather than a concrete event or release.

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AI tools to augment, not replace, archivists at conference

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    Very encouraging that so far the two presentations on AI descriptions and transcriptions emphasise that AI is not a replacement of archivist, and it's more of a

    Very encouraging that so far the two presentations on AI descriptions and transcriptions emphasise that AI is not a replacement of archivist, and it's more of a productivity tool. 1. Piers Higgs, Gaia Resources 2. Ray Tan, National Archives of Singapore # SEAPAVAA30 # AI