The AI for Data Analysis (LLM) service provides faculty and staff with access to large language models (LLM) that assist in analyzing, interpreting, and summarizing data. The service enables users to interact with datasets using natural language to generate insights, identify trends and patterns, create visualizations, and assist with reporting and decision-making activities.
The AI for Data Analysis (LLM) service is a secure, governed, and scalable AI platform that keeps data within the UBC environment and is not exposed to commercial LLMs. The service is designed to enhance productivity and support teaching, research, administrative, and operational functions while ensuring compliance with UBC policies, data governance standards, and privacy requirements.
This service is currently in Beta testing phase. Outputs are being reviewed by multiple data analysis teams to ensure accuracy of results.
Features and Benefits
Natural Language Interface
- Query and analyze data using conversational language rather than complex coding
- Receive explanations of analytical results in plain language
Ability to upload various formats of data (Word, PDF, Excel, etc.)
Data Summarization and Insights
- Generates data summaries, reports, and research findings
- Identify trends, anomalies, correlations, insights and key observations
Reporting
Reports are generated within the LLM
- Draft executive summaries, briefing notes, research summaries, and analytical reports
- Reduce time spent on repetitive reporting tasks and documentation
Secure Data Analysis Environment
- Access to UBC-approved AI platforms and models with institutional security, privacy, and data governance controls
- Guidance on appropriate use of sensitive and restricted data
Requirements and Eligibility
Eligibility is limited to:
UBC faculty and staff
Learn More
The Digital Experience Lab (DxL) is embarking on an exciting project to setup a local and secure large language model (LLM) with a purpose to enable UBC teams to interact with internal UBC data using natural language, accelerating decision-making and making advanced analytics accessible to all.
To learn more, visit https://cio.ubc.ca/tech-labs/digital-experience-lab
Getting Started
This service is only currently available to Beta testing groups. UBC faculty or staff can request this Beta service by contacting ai.it@ubc.ca and eligibility will be assessed.