Agenda:
In this session, part of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) methods in evidence synthesis series, the presenters will explore if and how AI-based automation tools can assist with systematic searching for the production of evidence syntheses. They will give an overview of tools that are already being used for supporting the search process and will present a critical appraisal of large language model (LLM)-based tools regarding their performance in supporting exploratory and systematic searches (can they identify relevant references, can they design, peer review and run searches, run searches). Additionally, they will explore AI-supported search tools that may be used in the preparation of systematic searches or as supplementary search methods. This introductory webinar is aimed at author teams producing and information specialists supporting the production of evidence syntheses.