Data Sources
Description
Dataset Visibility in Agentic OS lets administrators control whether learners can see and open the exact resources (“datasets”) that the agent used to generate an answer. When visibility is enabled, a Retrieved Documents side panel appears in chat so learners can explore the source material themselves. When visibility is disabled, the agent still uses the dataset behind the scenes, but the source files remain hidden—useful when you want the AI to draw on proprietary, assessment, or advance material without revealing it.
Target Audience
User
Features
Learner Transparency Toggle
Decide, per dataset, whether users may open the exact resources the agent retrieved.
Retrieved Documents Side Panel
When visibility is on, chat answers are accompanied by a clickable list of source files so learners can read, cite, and verify the material.
Non‑Destructive Control
Toggling visibility does not remove the dataset from Agentic OS’s training; it only controls whether learners can access the documents.
One‑Click Icon Interface
An eye icon (👁️ = visible, 👁️🗨️ = hidden) in the Datasets tab makes it effortless to turn visibility on or off.
Automatic Retraining (if needed)
When a dataset is made visible again after being hidden, the agent seamlessly retrains on that content to ensure up‑to‑date retrieval.
How to Use (step by step)
Open Settings
In your agent admin view, click Settings.
Select the Datasets Tab
You’ll see a table of every resource collection used to train this agent.
Locate the Desired Dataset
Scroll or search to find the dataset whose visibility you want to adjust.
Check the Eye Icon
- 👁️ (no slash) = learners currently see this dataset in the side panel.
- 👁️🗨️ (with slash) = learners cannot open this dataset.
Toggle Visibility
Click the eye icon to switch states.
- Turning off (👁️ → 👁️🗨️) hides the resource from users; the agent still uses it to answer questions.
- Turning on (👁️🗨️ → 👁️) reveals the resource and retrains the agent if necessary.
Note: Visibility only affects learner access. The dataset remains in the agent’s knowledge base unless you explicitly remove it.
Pedagogical Use Cases
Source Transparency & Citation Practice
Enable visibility so learners can open primary sources, encouraging proper citation and critical evaluation of evidence.
Scaffolded Learning Paths
Start courses with visibility off to prevent information overload; toggle on later to let advanced users explore deeper materials.
Controlled Assessment Support
Keep answer keys or formative‑assessment rubrics hidden while still letting the agent reference them to provide feedback.
Encouraging Independent Research
By showing retrieved documents, you prompt learners to read beyond the AI’s summary, fostering information‑literacy skills.
Selective Disclosure of Proprietary Content
Hide internal documents from external cohorts while maintaining the agent’s ability to leverage that expertise.
Quick Reference
- Visible resources: learners see and can open them in the Retrieved Documents panel.
- Hidden resources: the agent still uses them, but learners cannot access the files.