AI tools for finding literature

Although generative AI sometimes looks like a search engine, it is not a reliable tool for serious literature research. This is because these tools usually do not have access to recent scholarly articles, nor to major academic databases. The information you get is often outdated (mostly from before 2020), and AI can even invent sources that do not exist.

What can be useful?

What are the risks and limitations?

 

Useful resource:

Utrecht University has an overview page on AI tools and their applications in education: UU LibGuide on AI tools

In short:

Use AI tools wisely and consciously. For serious literature research, searching in academic databases remains the most reliable method.