OpenAI Launches Free AI Service For Scientific Research Based On GPT
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OpenAI has unveiled Prism, a new free tool for scientific work based on the GPT-5.2 model. The service is available to all users with a ChatGPT account and is aimed at researchers working with scientific texts and hypotheses.
Prism is not designed for unattended research; its developers compare the project to the Cursor and Windsurf AI programming interfaces. OpenAI released an app with a web interface for scientific work, noting that the number of such requests for ChatGPT is growing. The consumer chatbot receives 8.4 million messages each week on complex topics in the STEM fields, although the company has not determined how many of these requests came from professional researchers.
AI is becoming an increasingly important tool in academia. In December, the GPT-5.2 Pro model was used to find new evidence for a statistical theory—researchers only had to ask questions and validate the model’s answers. A significant part of Prism lies in its correct adherence to existing standards. The service offers integration with the open-source LaTeX formatting and layout system for scientific papers; GPT 5.2’s visual tools allow for diagram creation. Its most powerful feature is the combination of conventional AI capabilities with strict context management. By opening the ChatGPT window through Prism, the model provides access to the full context of the research project, ensuring the relevance of responses.
According to OpenAI, ChatGPT receives approximately 8.4 million queries on complex STEM topics each week. However, the company does not specify what portion of these queries come from professional researchers.
