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# AI Search Assistant
## Ai Search Assistant
The assistant is designed to interact with users and address their inquiries, leveraging the capabilities of OpenAI's artificial intelligence to make informed decisions that benefit users. The AI search assistant is a feature developed specifically to help users with a variety of requests. These requests can range from identifying suitable services, submitting or responding to proposals, to locating and connecting with a vendor. Conveniently accessible, the assistant is presented as a chatbox located in the bottom right corner of the homepage (Figure 1).
The chatbot interface is user-friendly, offering a seamless experience as it guides users through their inquiries, ensuring that they receive the best possible support and solutions tailored to their needs. By integrating advanced AI technology, the assistant can quickly.
On the top, we have three icons to assist the user:
Displays the conversation history.
Creates a new conversation
 Close the chat
{% hint style="info" %} **The AI Search Assistant is not a chatbot**. It uses artificial intelligence to process the marketplace database and analyze user requests.
{% endhint %}
## Settings
Enabling AI Search Assistant -> [AI Settings ](/v2.0/superadmin/configurations/features/artificial-intelligence-features/ai-settings.md)
Learn how to configure the AI Search Assistant -> [AI Search Assistant Configurations](/v2.0/superadmin/configurations/features/artificial-intelligence-features/ai-search-assistant-configurations.md)
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