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Second, an assessment of the quality of the information provided by GAIs was carried out, in which 11 industrial engineering professors participated as evaluators. The study focuses on the query process, response times, and information accuracy, using a structured methodology that includes predefined prompts, expert validation, and statistical analysis. A comparative assessment was conducted through standardized search workflows developed using the Bizagi tool, ensuring consistency in the evaluation of both approaches. Results demonstrate that GAIs significantly reduce query response times compared to conventional databases, although the accuracy and completeness of responses require careful validation. A Chi-Square analysis was performed to statistically assess accuracy differences, revealing no significant disparities between the two AI tools. 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