Martina Arhar Fekonja
Zgodovinski arhiv Ljubljana, Slovenija / Historical Archives Ljubljana, Slovenia
ChatGPT kot primoček v arhivistiki: možnosti in omejitve (Full text)
ChatGPT as a Tool in Archival Science: Possibilities and Limitations
(Moderna arhivistika 2026, 9(1), str/pp. 135-150)
https://doi.org/10.54356/MA/MXJQ8234
Citiranje:
Arhar Fekonja, M. (2026). ChatGPT kot primoček v arhivistiki: možnosti in omejitve. Moderna Arhivistika, 1(9), 135. https://doi.org/10.54356/ma/mxjq8234
Izvleček:
Prispevek obravnava uporabo generativne umetne inteligence, s poudarkom na modelu ChatGPT, kot podpornem pripomočku v arhivistiki in pri raziskovalnem delu. Namen raziskave je pojasniti delovanje sistema in oceniti njegovo uporabnost, zanesljivost ter omejitve pri vsakdanjih arhivskih opravilih in raziskovanju. Metodološko temelji prispevek na analizi literature in spletnih virov, opazovanju uporabe ChatGPT-ja, analizi konkretnih primerov ter na anketni raziskavi med raziskovalci različnih strok. Na konkretnih primerih je bila preverjena uporabnost ChatGPT-ja pri iskanju zgodovinskih podatkov, datiranju gradiva, poimenovanju arhivskih fondov in iskanju starejše zakonodaje. Za empirični del, ki je potekal med avgustom 2025 in februarjem 2026, se je uporabljala različica ChatGPT-5 z nekaterimi uporabniškimi omejitvami. Rezultati kažejo, da je ChatGPT lahko učinkovit pripomoček predvsem za povzemanje informacij in za jezikovno podporo, vendar zahteva kritično uporabo in preverjanje pridobljenih podatkov. Takratna verzija z omejenimi uporabniškimi omejitvami ni imela dostopa do vseh relevantnih virov, lahko je podajala netočne ali posplošene informacije ter ni omogočala zanesljivega citiranja. Analiza ankete potrjuje, da se raziskovalci teh omejitev večinoma zavedajo in ChatGPT uporabljajo predvsem kot dopolnilo, pri čemer pridobljene informacije preverjajo. Prispevek ugotavlja, da ChatGPT ne more nadomestiti strokovnega znanja arhivista in kritičnega mišljenja, lahko pa deluje kot dopolnilni pripomoček, ki ob ustrezni uporabi prispeva k večji učinkovitosti raziskovalnega dela.
Ključne besede:
ChatGPT, umetna inteligenca, arhivistika, raziskovanje, generiranje besedil, veliki jezikovni modeli, pogovorni sistemi
Abstract:
ChatGPT as a Tool in Archival Science: Possibilities and Limitations
The paper examines the use of generative artificial intelligence, with a focus on the ChatGPT system as a support tool in archival science and research work. The aim of the study is to understand how the model functions and to assess its usefulness, reliability, and limitations in everyday archival tasks and research activities. Methodologically, the paper is based on an analysis of literature and online sources, observation of the model’s use, analysis of specific case studies, and a survey conducted among researchers from various disciplines. Through concrete examples, the usefulness of ChatGPT was tested in searching for historical data, dating archival materials, naming archival fonds, and locating older legislation. The results show that ChatGPT can be an effective support tool, particularly for summarizing information and providing linguistic support; however, it requires critical use and verification of the obtained data. The model does not have access to all relevant sources, may provide inaccurate or generalized information, and does not enable reliable citation. The survey analysis confirms that researchers are generally aware of these limitations and primarily use the model as a supplementary support tool, verifying the information obtained. The paper concludes that ChatGPT cannot replace the professional expertise of an archivist or critical thinking, but it can function as a complementary tool that, when used appropriately, contributes to greater efficiency in research work.
Keywords:
ChatGPT, artificial intelligence, archival science, research, text generation, large language mocels, conversational AI system
