WHAT
Indy is a digital human: a virtual personality that uses AI to answer questions about Creative Business at Inholland.
A digital human can be a digital clone of a real person, or a fully fictional character — like Indy. Indy isn't made of flesh and blood, yet she feels approachable and human.
WHY
Choosing a study programme means: lots of questions. But you often think of your best questions later. Or you simply find it a bit intimidating to ask them. Especially when it's busy during an Open Day.
That's why Creative Business is using Indy as an experiment: a low-threshold way to help prospective students get information about the programme faster. You can ask your question whenever you want, and you'll get an immediate answer — as if you're talking to a student. At home, in the evening or during the weekend.
HOW
Indy uses AI techniques such as conversational AI. You ask a question, Indy understands what you mean and turns it into a relevant answer. She is connected to a knowledge base with information about the Creative Business programme, such as the study guide.
Indy has her own persona, which makes her feel more approachable. Indy is not a replacement for a student or staff member, but a smart addition.
FAQ
You need a stable internet connection. Make sure you allow microphone access when your browser asks for permission. You can then talk to Indy as if you’re having a real conversation. There is also an option to type your questions.
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Background noise can cause Indy to think you are speaking, which may interrupt her response. Make sure there is as little background noise as possible when talking to Indy.
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You can access Indy via the same link on your mobile phone. For the best experience, we recommend rotating your phone to landscape mode. At the moment, it is not possible to adjust her screen size on desktop or mobile.
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If you encounter an error, try refreshing the page. This usually resolves the issue. If the connection is slow or unstable, this may be due to high server demand. Please try again later. We apologise for the inconvenience.
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Indy is a fully fictional character. Her appearance is created using generative AI techniques and specifically designed for Creative Business at Inholland.
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Indy’s voice is fictional. It is built using the voice of a real person (female, 28 years old) as a base and further developed into a unique, synthetic voice.
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Indy is trained on the persona of a third-year Creative Business student at Inholland. As a result, she communicates more like a student than a lecturer.
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Indy is trained on information about the Creative Business programme, such as content from the study guide, and experiences shared by students.
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Indy is an AI. AI systems can make mistakes or provide incorrect information. Always check important information with a member of staff at Inholland. Indy is an expertiment and we are fully aware she is not perfect.
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Indy is trained on verified Inholland sources and has been extensively tested, but she can still make mistakes. That's why we advise users to always verify important information with a member of staff at Inholland.
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Conversations are only processed temporarily to make the service work. We advise against sharing personal data. Conversations are not used to further train the AI model. Inholland has no access to conversations.
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Indy is an addition. She helps you get started, but for important information it's always best to contact a member of staff at Inholland.
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Indy was developed by Hibou/x, a PR and influencer agency based in Amsterdam specialising in digital humans, in collaboration with Creative Business Inholland.