Starting January 20th, 2026, the WSU Libraries will be running trials on three AI-powered research platforms. During these trials, we'd love to hear more about your experience using these platforms. When the trials begin, you can share your feedback by completing a survey.
This table compares some of the features, strengths, and weaknesses of each tool. This is current as of December 12th, 2025, but AI tools are in constant development and can change from version to version.
| AI Research Tool | Source Data | Output | Strengths | Limitations |
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| Consensus | Semantic Scholar, Open Alex | Citations list, generative AI summary, "consensus meter" comparisons. |
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| Scite.ai | Smart Citation index | Citations lists with expanded citation statements, generative AI summary. |
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| Undermind | Semantic Scholar |
Citation list ranked by percent match, categorized overview, generative AI synthesis w/ gaps, timeline, foundational and adjacent work |
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For more general information, visit our guide on Generative Artificial Intelligence.