Data Source

The place your AI or app pulls truth from: a database, CRM, wiki, or file store.

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What it is

A data source is the system of record you trust for facts: tables, documents, logs, or any store the AI can read.

Common examples

  • CRMs, ERPs, and ticketing systems
  • Product databases or data warehouses
  • Wikis, PDFs, and file drives

AI tips

  • Keep the data fresh and well-labeled
  • Use embeddings or summaries to fit large sources into context
  • Log which sources were used so you can trace answers