Q. Are AI-search tools any good and safe to use?

You can use AI tools to search for information and literature (articles, books, etc.) but you should do so cautiously. We recommend using a tool that specific to searching to avoid made up citations, and that you use both the AI-assisted search tool and more traditional searches for the best coverage. However, there are some AI tools that are really useful for getting started with a new topic.

This video goes over a few of the tools available as of Sept. 2025.