AI is a computer program designed to simulate critical thinking skills by and perform advanced cognitive processes such as answering complex questions, offering writing assistance, analysis and problem solving. It works by integrating content from a wide breadth of input sources. It can be a great starting point for your research by providing a straightforward answer to often complicated questions. This can lead to other in-depth questions which may be considered when synthesizing your topic. Some of the AI tools below (i.e., Open Evidence and Perplexity) provide information (i.e., links and references) to original content which can then be integrated into your research and Reference lists. As with all sources, AI tools should be included in your Reference list when appropriate. It is also important to note that occasionally AI can provide erroneous information and make incorrect assumptions. These occurrences are sometimes referred to as hallucinations.
| Name | What It Does | Cost | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chat GPT |
An LLM that is designed to assist with writing tasks but responds to complex questions and assists in problem solving |
Free with paid versions also available | ChatGPT |
| Claude AI |
An LLM designed to assist with complex problem solving and analysis. |
Free with paid versions also available | Claude |
| Google Gemini |
An LLM designed to assist with complex problem solving and analysis. |
Free with paid versions also available | Google Gemini |
| Open Evidence |
An LLM designed to specifically assist with answering complex medical related questions by providing answers from peer reviewed journals. It provides in text citations and a reference list for further reearch. |
Free | OpenEvidence |
| Perplexity |
An LLM search engine that mines data from across the web to answer complex questions. It provides inline links to original content for further review. |
Free with paid versions also available | Perplexity |