JUST-OS: An AI-Based Chatbot for Navigating Data-Sharing and Other Open Science Resources
Despite a myriad of resources on the topic, Open Science is advocated more than it is practiced. Researchers seeking guidance often encounter information-dense websites with extensive, unorganized lists of resources. This can be overwhelming and sometimes even discouraging. Alternatively, researchers may turn to AI platforms for support, but these lack formal scientific quality checks. To address this issue, we have developed JUST-OS, an AI-based chatbot designed to streamline Open Science resources. JUST-OS helps researchers navigate initiatives, tools, and best practices related to Open Science. It categorizes resources based on discipline, specific practice, and the type of knowledge researchers are looking for. The tool leverages retrieval-augmented generation, an advanced AI-based natural language processing method, operating on a curated and regularly updated Open Science database hosted by FORRT. This ensures that JUST-OS provides researchers with accurate, discipline-specific, and practical guidance on open science practices.