Applied Sciences (Sep 2024)

Enhancing E-Government Services through State-of-the-Art, Modular, and Reproducible Architecture over Large Language Models

  • George Papageorgiou,
  • Vangelis Sarlis,
  • Manolis Maragoudakis,
  • Christos Tjortjis

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3390/app14188259
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 14, no. 18
p. 8259

Abstract

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Integrating Large Language Models (LLMs) into e-government applications has the potential to improve public service delivery through advanced data processing and automation. This paper explores critical aspects of a modular and reproducible architecture based on Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) for deploying LLM-based assistants within e-government systems. By examining current practices and challenges, we propose a framework ensuring that Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems are modular and reproducible, essential for maintaining scalability, transparency, and ethical standards. Our approach utilizing Haystack demonstrates a complete multi-agent Generative AI (GAI) virtual assistant that facilitates scalability and reproducibility by allowing individual components to be independently scaled. This research focuses on a comprehensive review of the existing literature and presents case study examples to demonstrate how such an architecture can enhance public service operations. This framework provides a valuable case study for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners interested in exploring the integration of advanced computational linguistics and LLMs into e-government services, although it could benefit from further empirical validation.

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