Announcement
· Oct 11

Last chance! Help name the new GenAI learning assistant.

Hi Community,

👨‍💻 A new GenAI-supported tool is coming to the online documentation and learning sites!

Please take the survey by October 15 and share your reactions to possible names. We look forward to your input!

Name the Learning Assistant: Take the Survey

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I have to say, I wasn't very impressed with any of the name options. They all sound very generic and not like they'd be something specific to InterSystems and IRIS, and most look like they're trying too hard to force "AI" into the name somewhere. A lot of the more memorable AI-like things we've been talking to and asking questions of for years have had more personable names like Siri, Alexa, Bixby, Cortana, etc.

My additional recommendation for a name on the survey was "AskIra" because phonetically, it resonates with IRIS, it gives it a more personal name, and it's initials are AI if you really really need to have AI in there somehow.

These suggestions all seem a little bland and generic.

For something more unique and personable, I would suggest the name

Intera

Reasons...

  • Distinctive. Intera stands out because it is unique, easy to pronounce, and doesn't fall into the trap of overly generic names that might be confused with other AI tools.  
  • Ties to Your Brand. It subtly connects with InterSystems, making it feel like an integral part of your ecosystem. The name also derives from the feminine form of the Latin word intero, meaning "whole" or "entire," which symbolically represents the comprehensive knowledge base the AI will provide access to.  
  • Personable and Approachable. Compared to the more mechanical sounding options like AI Helper, Intera feels more human and engaging, encouraging users to interact with it as a trusted resource, rather than just another tool.

To clarify its purpose while users get familiar with the name, you could pair it with AI...

Intera AI

Adding a descriptive side label would further highlight the AI’s purpose...

  • "Your AI-powered assistant", or
  • "Your expert on IRIS"