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Sci-Hub launches AI chatbot to answer questions using its article database

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A new chatbot, accessible via sci-bot.ru, has been developed to assist users in academic research. This tool can scan the extensive collection of full-text articles available through Sci-Hub. It provides answers in various languages, complete with summaries, direct links to the PDF documents, and proper citations. AI

IMPACT Provides a new tool for researchers to quickly access and summarize scientific literature.

RANK_REASON Launch of a new AI-powered chatbot product.

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Sci-Hub launches AI chatbot to answer questions using its article database

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    "The new chatbot at sci-bot.ru answers questions in multiple languages by scanning Sci-Hub's vast database of full-text articles, providing summaries with direc

    "The new chatbot at sci-bot.ru answers questions in multiple languages by scanning Sci-Hub's vast database of full-text articles, providing summaries with direct PDF links and citations." (ping @ egonw ) # ai # academia # scihub

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