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Users question LLM access to academic databases like JSTOR

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A user on Reddit's r/OpenAI community is inquiring about the extent to which large language models (LLMs) that perform web searches can access academic databases like JSTOR. The user notes that the sources provided by AI search tools are often not impressive or academic, suggesting that access to scholarly journals would be crucial for more robust research. AI

IMPACT Users are seeking to understand the depth of information LLMs can access for research purposes.

RANK_REASON User query about LLM capabilities, not a new release or development.

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Users question LLM access to academic databases like JSTOR

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  1. r/OpenAI TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/JayoTree ·

    Do LLms that web search when researching a topic have access to JSTOR and academic databases?

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>Whenever i get sources within an AI search the sources never seem particularly impressive or academic. Seems like access to academic journals would be essential. </p> </div><!-- SC_ON --> &#32; submitted by &#32; <a href="https://www.reddit.com/u…

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