In addition to general generative AI tools (probably based on data from the Internet amongst other sources) like ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Google's Gemini, Claude, Perplexity and others mentioned on the Generative AI guide, there are tools specifically for research, often based on the research literature, that incorporate generative AI. Here are just a few below. This space for higher education is changing rapidly so keep an eye on Ithaka S&R's Generative AI Product Tracker below.
Note: Many of these tools are experimental and are in beta (or alpha) so consider them pilots or useful additional assistants, not the last word for comprehensive searching and research. Nearly all of these are freely available or have a free tier. For more information on some of these see the presentation links under Gen AI Reseources. Also note that these lists for the most part don't include AI tools or capabilities that are built into or add ons to our existing subscription databases (such as Scopus AI, Science Direct AI, Primo Research Assistant, JSTOR Interactive Research Assistant, etc - which all require additional subsciptions fees that we have not added at this time).