NYU Libraries' FAQs

AI-enhanced search refers to database tools - like chatbots - that can directly provide answers or summaries to your questions, based only on the knowledge they have been trained from databases.

The following library databases offer AI-assisted search features beyond traditional keyword searching:

• BCC Research: Beacon
• Business of Fashion: The Brain of Fashion (Account registration)
• Chronicle of Higher Education Online: Ask Chron (Account registration required)
• Dewey Data: Discover
• EIU Viewpoint: Viewpoint AI
• Encyclopedia Britannica: ASK Britannica
• GlobalData Disruptor: GlobalData AI
• IBISWorld: IBISWorld.AI (Phil)
• Jstor: AI Research Tool (Account registration required)
• LinkedIn Learning: AI Coaching, AI Role Play
• MediaRadar 360: Focus AI (Limited to 3 simultaneous users.)
• Mintel: Mintel Leap
• Morningstar Investing Center: Mo
• O'Reilly Online Learning: Answers
• Oxford Academic: AI Discovery Assistant
• Pitchbook: Navigator
• SciFinder: AI Summary (Account registration)
• Skift: Ask Skift
• Statista: Research AI
• Stylus: StylusAI
• WARC: WARC.AI
• WRDS: Ask AI (Account registration guideline)

Important Notes

1. Supplemental tool only: AI search can assist, but you cannot rely on it alone to replace the “keywords” search.

2. Accuracy limits: Be cautious that it may produce hallucinations, although it generates content only from the database itself. Due to the way automated systems work, occasional inconsistencies or errors may naturally occur.

3. Data scope: Some databases may only train the AI tools, using the information from the recent few months (e.g., 12-18 months), and may only include partial information/modules to train. For example, in the database Statista, for information specific to Company Insights and Consumer Insights, users are advised to utilize the database modules to search for the relevant information directly.

4. Always verify: Don’t just read the AI summaries, but find the original source and read the full text to understand the content in the context. Several databases have the disclaimers at the bottom of the generated results:

   • BCC Research (Beacon): Beacon is an advanced tool designed to assist with market research queries; however, it is not a substitute for expert analysis. The responses generated are based on existing data and algorithms and may not always be exhaustive or up to date. Users should verify critical insights with official reports and consult BCC Research experts for comprehensive guidance. BCC Research does not assume liability for decisions made based on Beacon-generated responses. By using Beacon, you acknowledge and agree to its Terms and Conditions.
   • Business of Fashion (The Brain of Fashion): This search builds responses using generative AI, powered by Quilt.AI. Be mindful that generative AI can make mistakes and the BoF team does not check the answers.
   • Chronicle of Higher Education Online (Ask Chron): Chron is still an experiment. It may not be able to answer every question and it can sometimes get things wrong. For that reason, we strongly encourage users to verify the information in Chron’s responses by clicking through to the source articles listed with every answer. Read Chron FAQ to learn more.
   • EIU Viewpoint (Viewpoint AI): This answer is generated by AI using Viewpoint articles.  Some articles may be outside your subscription access. AI can make mistakes. Always verify the response against the source articles. Know more about how we use AI on the FAQ page.
   • Encyclopedia Britannica (ASK Britannica): ASK Britannica is designed to enhance educational discovery while adhering to responsible AI practices. While this tool augments learning and content exploration, it may contain errors as the technology evolves. It serves as a complement to, not a replacement for, Britannica’s core knowledge base. Users should verify all information against Britannica articles. Read About ASK Britannica to learn more.
   • IBISWorld (IBISWorld.AI, aka Phil): We can't guarantee the accuracy of Phil's output because the output is provided by a 3rd party Large Language Model (OpenAI) through a typical “Retrieval-Augmented Generation” or “RAG” framework. Read more about Phil here.
   • Jstor (AI Research Tool): While responses are based on content on JSTOR, the tool may produce biased or inaccurate results. Read About the tool to know more.
   • LinkedIn Learning (AI Coaching, AI Role Play): This is powered by AI and may make mistakes.
   • Mintel (Leap): Leap can make mistakes, please check the sources to verify the information. Read Mintel Leap methodology and coverage to learn more.
   • Morningstar Investing Center (Mo): Mo cannot give investment advice. Like other AI, Mo sometimes get facts wrong. Always check the facts yourself before acting on them.
   • Oxford Academic (AI Discovery Assistant): The AI Assistant uses generative AI and may make errors. Please check all outputs. Read AI Assistant Terms of Use to know more.
   • Pitchbook (Navigator): Pitchbook does not guarantee the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of Navigator's responses. Users should independently verify all critical information before relying on it.
   • Statista (Research AI): Our AI can make mistakes. Please check important information.
   • Stylus (StylusAI): This is an AI response aggregated from the reference content below, read full reports for more info. It has not been created by one of our experts.
   • WARC (WARC.AI): It is an AI powered research tool and may generate incomplete, biased or misleading responses. We cannot guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or up-to-date nature of the information provided. Users are responsible for verifying all information and should not rely solely on AI-generated content for decision-making. Read more about the FAQ here.
   • WRDS (Ask AI): Results are generated by a Large Language Model and may be incomplete, serving only as a starting point for exploring financial data and solutions. LLMs can make mistakes, verify their answers.