UiPath, a leading automation platform, announced a series of new features aimed at harnessing the full potential of generative AI (GenAI) to enhance automation capabilities for enterprises. These features were unveiled during the virtual AI Summit held on March 19th, 2024.
Enhancing Business Automation with AI
The UiPath Business Automation Platform, renowned for its end-to-end automation solutions, introduces several AI-driven features to address key areas crucial for embedding AI into automation programs successfully. These enhancements focus on business context, AI model flexibility, actionability, and trust, ensuring customers have the necessary tools to leverage GenAI effectively.
Quote from Graham Sheldon, Chief Product Officer at UiPath
Graham Sheldon emphasizes the significance of diverse AI models tailored to specific tasks and business needs. He highlights the new family of UiPath Large Language Models (LLMs) and Context Grounding as pivotal in empowering customers to transform their business environments with cutting-edge GenAI capabilities.
Introducing New Features
Generative Large Language Models (LLMs): UiPath introduces DocPATH and CommPATH, specialized LLMs for document processing and communications tasks. These models offer tailored solutions that outperform general-purpose GenAI models, providing businesses with accuracy and predictability.
Context Grounding: Addressing the need for integrating business data with AI models, UiPath introduces Context Grounding. This feature, part of the UiPath AI Trust Layer, enhances GenAI model accuracy by incorporating business context retrieved from company-specific datasets.
GenAI Connectors & IBM watsonx.ai: UiPath partners with IBM to offer a watsonx.ai connector, providing access to foundational models for various GenAI use cases. This collaboration aims to support successful GenAI adoption and infuse AI into automated workflows effectively.
Autopilot for Developers and Testers: UiPath Autopilot empowers developers and testers with GenAI-powered experiences, enabling accelerated automation building and testing processes.
Prebuilt GenAI Activities: UiPath introduces prebuilt GenAI Activities for faster integration and utilization of AI predictions in automation workflows, reducing time-to-value and enhancing competitive edge.
Quote from Tom Ivory, Senior Partner, Vice President, Global Leader of Global Automation IBM
Tom Ivory emphasizes the transformative potential of AI and GenAI in reshaping business landscapes globally. The collaboration between IBM and UiPath aims to deliver real value to customers by leveraging AI technologies effectively.
These advancements by UiPath mark a significant step in enabling enterprises to leverage GenAI capabilities for enhanced automation and business transformation.