Administration Virtual Assistant

The Administration Virtual Assistant project aims to introduce Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to optimize the administrative activities of the Politecnico di Torino. The goal is to provide technical-administrative staff (PTA) with intelligent support for performing repetitive or time-consuming tasks, improving process efficiency, enhancing service quality, and guiding the University’s departments in the transition toward a digital and intelligent public administration. The project is structured in multiple experimental phases, already underway, and aims for the gradual adoption of AI solutions that are effective, sustainable, and compliant with University policies. In recent years, technological advancements have made powerful and accessible generative AI solutions available, capable of assisting humans in performing complex tasks. In the academic-administrative context, the adoption of intelligent virtual assistants can bring significant benefits, including time savings, operational simplification, automation of repetitive tasks, and improvement in work quality. The Politecnico di Torino has launched pilot experiments to evaluate their concrete effectiveness and define a scalable adoption model.

Project Team

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  1. Beta Testing: formation of a beta testing group for Microsoft 365 Copilot
  2. Evaluation: start of evaluation of the working group’s results
  3. AI Tools: assessment of the distribution of AI tool licenses provided by the University
  4. Licenses: distribution of licenses to users and planning of a training program

The project aims to:

  • Experiment with AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT EDU) applied to administrative processes.
  • Support technical-administrative staff (PTA) in daily activities using intelligent virtual assistants.
  • Train staff in the effective and responsible use of AI technologies.
  • Optimize and review administrative processes through AI integration.
  • Evaluate the return on investment (ROI) and the economic impact of the adopted solutions.

The benefits the project aims to achieve are:

  • Operational Efficiency: automation of low-value-added tasks
  • Staff Empowerment: intelligent tools to support daily work
  • Process Innovation: review and simplification of workflows
  • Data Enhancement: improved access to and use of information
  • Compliance and Sustainability: responsible and controlled approach to artificial intelligence

 

  • Microsoft Copilot (Office 365): AI assistant integrated into everyday tools
  • ChatGPT EDU (OpenAI): generative AI controlled in educational environments
  • Monitoring tools

Who is intended for

 
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Technical, administrative, and library staff