This guide explains the website’s features, user interface, and practical usage. This guide explains the website’s features, user interface, and practical usage.
Homepage
Homepage acts as a gateway to the repository's core sections:
Interface
A clean, accessible interface introduces the repository’s purpose, guiding users with visual prompts to key areas: Radar, Submission, and About. A search bar prominently placed on the homepage allows users to begin exploring tools immediately.
Quick links
Direct access to categorized AI tools or specific sectors of interest, such as fact-checking, production, and distribution.
The homepage also features a carousel showcasing newly added tools and popular categories, along with quick action buttons for submission or case study uploads.
Pages
Radar:AI tools repository
The Radar page is the central hub for exploring curated AI tools. It provides a user-friendly design with a two-column layout:
Left Column: Categories and sub-categories for AI tools are displayed in a collapsible menu (e.g., Newsgathering, Production, Distribution, and Workflow).
Right Column: Tool listings with essential details, including:
- Tool Name
- Category and Sub-Category
- Description
- Supported Languages (e.g., English, French, Spanish)
- Website Link
Submission: Adding Tools and Case Studies
The Submission page allows registered users to contribute:
- AI Tools: Users must provide tool details, including functionality, use cases, and ethical considerations.
- Case Studies: Testimonials or success stories using specific AI tools.
The submission form follows a guided schema:
- Step 1: Select the category and sub-category (drop-down menu).
- Step 2: Provide tool details, website links, and contact information.
- Step 3: Upload supporting documentation or visuals (e.g., screenshots, presentations).
- Step 4: Submit for review.
Submissions are vetted for quality and relevance before being added to the repository.
About: The project details and ethical guidelines
The About page provides:
- The background and goals of the project, including the collaboration between IRCAI and UNESCO.
- Ethical AI guidelines, emphasizing transparency and inclusivity.
A dedicated FAQ section addressing user queries about using and contributing to the repository.
Key features
Data Sources for Entries
Each AI tool entry is backed by a database structured with key attributes:
- Category/Sub-Category: Organized for easy navigation.
- Functionality and Features: Detailed explanations of how each tool operates.
- Practical Guidelines: Step-by-step instructions for implementation.
- Case Studies: User-generated content reviewed by administrators to provide real-world applications.
The website has a sleek and intuitive layout, and is made to work in any bandwidth circumstances:
- Color-Coded Categories: Each category in the Radar section has distinct colors for easy identification.
- Dynamic Filters: Users can filter tools by language support, region-specific applicability, and features.
User Scenarios
Exploring Tools for Fact-Checking:
A journalist looking for misinformation detection tools navigates to "Radar," selects "Newsgathering," and uses filters to find tools for reverse-image searches and geospatial analysis.
Submitting a New Tool:
A developer uploads details of an AI-powered environmental data visualization tool via the "Submission" page.
Learning Best Practices:
A media professional accesses case studies in the "Radar" section to understand how others have effectively used specific AI tools.
Accessibility and multilingual support
Language Options:
The repository is available in English, French, and Spanish.
Accessibility Features:
Compliance with WCAG ensures usability for individuals with disabilities, including screen reader compatibility and keyboard navigation.
Low-Bandwidth Mode:
Optimized for users in regions with limited connectivity, ensuring fast loading times.