Askada

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Your trustworthy

for navigating complex topics

Built for students and researchers who want to save time,
stay organized, and produce better work with Askada.

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About us

Effortless access to well-curated knowledge

Askada is a research-oriented AI chatbot platform where curious minds are able to find trustworthy, research-based information. Users are able to implement, integrate, and imbibe verified data and knowledge through Askada intelligent and reliable responses.

Askada is inspired by the visionary Ada Lovelace, the pioneer in the field of computer programming who also nurtured a curious and playful mind. Askada carries the same essence as Ada, providing verified data to improve providing verified data to improve understanding and inspire discovery.

Relevancy at the core

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Authoritative Information Access

Connects students directly to verified scholarly databases for reliable academic content.

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Guided Research Assistance

Provides step-by-step support in discovering topics, refining ideas, and finding quality sources.

Fully Auditable Learning Process

Records every interaction, creating a transparent trail for instructors to review and validate.

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Ethical & Transparent AI Use

Ensures AI is used responsibly, fostering trust between students, instructors, and institutions.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Askada?
Askada is an LLM-powered chatbot designed for undergraduate students to retrieve scholarly information.
What are the sources of Askada?
 
All you need is to have WhatsApp. Scan the QR code (by clicking on the Sign Up button) to talk with Askada through WhatsApp.
 
Askada is currently connected with Web of Science, Scopus, and Scholar Portal for articles, Google Books for books, and YouTube for social media content.
 
Askada currently works based on predefined commands. Type ‘?’ to get started. Depending on the commands you give, it connects to sources and retrieves scholarly articles, books, and social content for you.
 
Askada is primarily developed by faculty and research students from the Faculty of Information at the University of Toronto.
 

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