The Secret Behind Corpuschat: Discipline-specific Corpora

The GenAI platform CorpusChat is a specialized generative pre-training transformer (GPT) designed to address common challenges associated with AI use in academic settings, such as concerns about the reliability of GPT sources and the risk of generic outputs. Unlike traditional GPT models, CorpusChat emphasizes discipline-specificity by utilizing a curated collection of texts to form a contextual knowledge base. The platform employs retrieval augmented generation (RAG) to create a corpus-based chatbot, enabling educators to develop authentic, tailored course materials for their specific disciplines. Additionally, CorpusChat serves as a robust learning assistant and writing coach for both teachers and students. Users find the platform practical, user-friendly, and effective for context-based learning applications. However, concerns were raised about usability, reliability, and ethical considerations.