In this post we put Notebook LM’s new literature review feature to the test. The model was given six pre-selected sources on a single topic and asked to produce a structured review. The results were not bad at all: the output drew appropriately on the provided references and offered
Prezi’s new AI tool promises to transform documents into ready-made presentations. Our tests show that while the tool produces visually appealing slides, the generated content often drifts away from the uploaded source material. Using sustainability reports from Audi and the Hungarian National Bank, as well as an academic article,
In a previous blog post, we focused on input file handling in leading GenAI interfaces, mapping out which formats could be uploaded and processed reliably, and where the main limitations were. This time, we turn to the other side of the equation—output generation—with a concrete test case: producing
In a previous blog, we examined the file handling capabilities of leading GenAI interfaces. That analysis detailed which formats they could process reliably and where they encountered difficulties—particularly with structured data and technical file types. Since then, the landscape has shifted. While downloadable file generation still faces notable constraints,
NotebookLM’s Mind Map function offers researchers a powerful way to quickly grasp the structure and key findings of any uploaded PDF, from academic papers to policy reports. By automatically generating an interactive visual overview, users can explore a study’s objectives, methods, results, and conclusions at a glance. Clicking
We tested the new OpenAI Agent to assess its usefulness in academic research tasks, comparing it directly with Manus.ai and Perplexity’s research mode. Our aim was to evaluate how effectively each tool finds relevant scholarly and policy sources, navigates restricted websites (including captchas and Cloudflare protections), and allows
These tools provide dedicated spaces for creating, refining, and managing content alongside artificial intelligence interactions, facilitating tasks from data visualisation to manuscript drafting. This guide, tailored for researchers, examines their practical applications, operational mechanisms, distinctions, version control capabilities, memory management, and availability in other models. By leveraging these interfaces, researchers
Academia.edu has recently introduced an AI-based Reviewer tool, positioned as a solution for generating structured feedback on academic manuscripts. While the concept is promising, our evaluation revealed a number of significant limitations. We encountered recurring technical issues during both file uploads and Google Docs integration, often requiring multiple attempts
High-quality feedback is essential for researchers aiming to improve their work and navigate the peer review process more effectively. Ideally, such feedback would be available before formal submission—allowing authors to identify the strengths and weaknesses of their research early on. This is precisely the promise of OpenReviewer, an automated
In this post, we examine the performance of Manus’s newly updated slide generation tool when applied to a peer-reviewed scientific article. The developers claim recent improvements focused on enhancing the tool’s ability to support academic communication. To test these capabilities, we selected a published study in political science
As AI-assisted tools become increasingly embedded in academic publishing, most major journal platforms now offer automated systems that claim to recommend suitable outlets based on a manuscript’s abstract. But how well do these tools perform in practice? To explore this, we tested five journal finder platforms — four developed by
Integrating Google’s Gemini assistant into Google Docs offers a lightweight yet effective solution for academic and professional editing tasks. Rather than relying on traditional spelling and grammar checkers, users can now issue custom prompts to Gemini—transforming the assistant into a real-time editorial aid capable of producing high-quality revisions
