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What can AI tools do?
There are numerous AI tools, and they can help you accomplish a variety of tasks from outlining a paper to summarizing a dense article to proofreading your writing. Some have specific strengths that can better support the work you need to do. Check out the curated list in the box below for a starting point to orient you to the diversity of tools available.
ChatGPT 4, response to “create a banner image showcasing the diversity of AI tools available,” January 10, 2024, https://chat.openai.com.
Selected tools
The tools below are a small sample to get you started. For additional recommendations and a more exhaustive list of tools, check out Futurepedia or Open AI's tool directory (both linked below).
Browse AI Tools by Category
- FuturepediaAn AI resource platform featuring a searchable database of AI tools classified by function.
- Open AI: Open ToolsChat with ChatGPT to find the right AI tool for your needs (note: requires an account) or browse tools by function or pricing.
Selected Tools to Explore
- ChatGPT
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- ChatGPT launched public access to AI in November 2022. It offers a free version and a paid version with additional functionality.
- ChatGPT is helpful for brainstorming research topics, creating outlines, and drafting emails.
- Output may be incorrect or contain false information, so double-check the output for accuracy.
- Perplexity.ai
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- Perplexity.ai connects AI responses with web results, providing materials to explore further.
- Useful for brainstorming topics and for creating outlines for papers and presentations.
- Free version does not require logging in.
- Bing Chat
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- Microsoft's Bing Chat provides access to more sophisticated AI models.
- Does not require a login, but additional functionality may be available after logging in.
- Humata.ai
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- Humata.ai summarizes PDFs and provides ways to engage with academic articles.
- Requires an account and subscription.
- Grammarly.ai
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- Grammarly is a widely used grammar-checking and writing support app; now it has AI integration.
- Offers a free version and a paid version with additional features.
- scite.ai
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- scite.ai emphasizes connections between scholarly articles and citations.
- Requires a paid account.
