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AI Search

Function Overview​

This feature allows you to ask questions using abbreviations, such as "Alibaba" or "Mate 40". The system will automatically convert these into the full company or product names and generate the correct query, ensuring you can accurately retrieve data. It is suitable for scenarios where the database stores full names, but users tend to ask questions using abbreviations.

How to Use This Feature​

  • Default Settings: The system will automatically enable AI search indexes for certain fields. By default, the enabled fields are short text of string type, excluding long text, dates, numbers, etc. These fields help AI match user questions more accurately.
  • Manual Configuration: If you want to enable or disable the search function for other fields, you can use the switch button. Simply click the switch next to the field you want to adjust and choose to enable or disable it.
AI Search Index

Why Do We Need a Switch Button?​

In some cases, enabling too many indexes may affect system performance, as each index consumes certain computing resources. A large amount of irrelevant index information can become noise, interfering with AskTable's analysis and judgment of questions. Therefore, we provide a control switch so that you can enable or disable the indexing function for certain fields according to your actual needs.

  • Enable AI Search: AI will be able to understand and match your questions more intelligently, improving query accuracy.
  • Disable AI Search: It can improve system performance, but may sacrifice some query accuracy.

What Is the Difference Between AI Search and Terms (Synonyms)?​

Both can be used to improve the accuracy of AI queries, but they have different use scenarios:

  • AI Search (Fuzzy Search): AI Search identifies similar queries through fuzzy matching. It is suitable for keywords that clearly exist in the database but are referred to using abbreviations or other forms in user questions, such as company names or product names, which may number in the thousands or tens of thousands. It is recommended to use AI Search without manually configuring synonyms.
  • Add Terms (Synonyms): Used to handle business terminology of companies. These terms do not directly appear in the database, but may appear in user questions. AskTable needs to understand these terms to correctly comprehend user intent and business context. For example, setting "Iron Box" as a synonym for "Engine" ensures AskTable does not search for information about iron boxes and give an irrelevant response. Additionally, it can also include business metrics. For personalized or specific organizational vocabulary, it is recommended to use the term function.

Summary​

  • Default Enabled: Suitable for most scenarios, the system will automatically enable AI search functions for certain fields.
  • User Configuration: You can manually enable or disable the AI search function for fields, allowing flexible adjustments.
  • Performance Optimization: Too many indexes may affect system performance. It is recommended to configure based on your needs.

By configuring the AI search function, you can enhance the flexibility and accuracy of AI queries while optimizing system performance according to actual needs.

User Notes​

  • Enabling the AI search function may increase the system's computational load. It is recommended to activate it only when necessary.
  • The fields enabled by default have been optimized and are suitable for most user scenarios.