Clarivate Plc has launched the Web of Science Research Assistant, a generative AI-powered tool designed to enhance research efficiency.

Developed in collaboration with academic libraries and researchers worldwide, the tool prioritizes quality, accuracy, and privacy standards.

This innovative tool is built on the Clarivate Academic AI Platform, which ensures consistent deployment of AI capabilities across all of Clarivate's solutions.

Utilizing a chat interface and the Web of Science knowledge graph, the tool leverages over 120 years of publication and citation data to assist researchers in finding key papers and managing complex tasks.

Clarivate is dedicated to ensuring that the AI-powered assistant meets high standards for quality, accuracy, and privacy, guided by ongoing community feedback.

The Research Assistant exemplifies Clarivate's commitment to responsibly implementing cutting-edge technology in research analytics.

Currently in beta testing since December 2023, the tool continues to evolve with feedback from the research community.

To promote responsible AI advancements in academia, Clarivate has established the AI Academic Advisory Council.

As a global provider of transformative intelligence, Clarivate offers insights, analytics, and workflow solutions across various sectors, including academia and healthcare.

Emmanuel Thiveaud, Senior VP at Clarivate, highlighted that the Research Assistant enriches the research experience by improving decision-making and offering deeper insights into research dynamics.

Li-Ling Ou from National Cheng Kung University Library praised the tool's credibility and reliability, noting these as key factors in their partnership with Clarivate.

Key features of the Research Assistant include flexible natural language searches, guided prompts for research tasks, and unique data visualizations such as trend graphs and co-citation networks.