Consensus is a search engine that utilizes AI to search a collection of around 200 million academic papers.
Key features:
- Consensus Meter: Only visible when you frame your research question as a yes/no question. In a visual way, the meter can help you find supporting or opposing evidence for claims, something that you can struggle with in traditional searches.
- Pro Analysis: Research assistant that provides helpful summaries, answers, and topic overviews grounded in the sources.
- Filters: The ability to filter by type of study (Randomized Controlled Trials, Meta-Analyses, Systematic Reviews) in addition to more traditional filters.
- User Interface: Fairly intuitive to search. Getting to know full functionality might take more time.
Limitations:
- Access: Limited free access, requires registration. You get limited monthly allowance for key features like Consensus Meter and Pro Analysis. You can turn them on and off if you want to save them for specific searches.
