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.
Looking for a deeper dive into using AI to support your research? See the AI Tools for Academic Research guide to learn deeper skills for using AI tools as part of the research process.
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
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FuturepediaAn AI resource platform featuring a searchable database of AI tools classified by function.
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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
As you try out the tools below, keep in mind the following:
- Don't enter private, confidential, or copyright-protected information; your input may become part of the tool's training data.
- Output may be incorrect or contain false information. Double-check the tool's response for accuracy.
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ChatGPT
- ChatGPT offers a free version and a paid version with additional functionality.
- ChatGPT is helpful for brainstorming research topics, creating outlines, and drafting emails.
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Perplexity.ai
- 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.
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Gemini
- Requires signing in with a non-Springfield College account.
- Offers integration with Open Educational Resources in OpenStax using the OpenStax extension.
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Microsoft Copilot
- Microsoft's Copilot provides access to more sophisticated AI models.
- Does not require a login, but additional functionality may be available after logging in.
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Grammarly.ai
- 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.
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scite.ai
- scite.ai emphasizes connections between scholarly articles and citations.
- Requires a paid account.
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ResearchRabbit
- ResearchRabbit assists with discovering related items for literature reviews; it also visualizes connections between papers.
- Connects with Zotero to streamline the research process.
- Requires a free account.
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Semantic Scholar
- Semantic Scholar is a free, AI-powered search engine with more than 200 million open access papers covering all disciplines.
- Users with accounts can set up alerts to discover new papers in a field of research.