AI-powered and evidence-based research with Consensus
Discover Consensus – the AI-powered research tool that analyses science-based answers from over 200 million research articles and presents them in an understandable way.
Consensus originates from the startup of the same name and uses large language models (LLMs), based partly on OpenAI technology, to analyse scientific papers and present the key findings in a clear and concise manner. It is designed for researchers and students seeking reliable answers to complex questions – directly from the scientific literature.
Consensus Deep Search: Literature Review in Minutes
The new Deep Search feature offers a structured, multi-step research strategy: it identifies foundational literature, highlights opposing viewpoints, and reveals adjacent research areas. Within minutes, a comprehensive AI-generated report is created, including key studies, citations, visualizations, and research gaps.
Consensus GPT: Your Personal Research Assistant
Consensus GPT allows users to ask natural language questions and receive scientifically grounded summaries – complete with citations. This enables efficient validation of ideas, hypothesis testing, and exploration of new research fields.
How to use Consensus
To access Consensus, you must register for a personal, non-transferable account using your ETHZ-email address. Consensus is initially available to you on a trial basis. Due to the dynamic environment surrounding AI applications, future adjustments to our resources are possible.
Introductory webinar on Consensus
?Consensus 101? is offered as an introductory webinar primarily aimed at faculty members and library staff. It provides an overview of Consensus and how it works, shares best practices and offers an opportunity for questions. The following dates are available:
In English, please register using the respective link.
- Wednesday, 12 November 2025, 16:00-17:00
Registration link: external page https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/bARhi0GMT1O538-MfnrAuw - Monday, 17 November 2025, 20:00-21:00
Registration link: external page https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/N3-H5_ktTWuFrRqWJ20K8g - Wednesday, 19 November 2025, 16:00-17:00
Registration link: external page https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/JxM6OTahTIS2BpWMY8kqTQ - Thursday, 20 November 2025, 20:00-21:00
Registration link: external page https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/NVA0V5M6Tgi4iajI70482g
For more information about Consensus, visit the Consensus information page by the ETH Library.
Although the goal of Consenus is to provide summaries and generative AI functions based on trusted scientific literature, it cannot be ruled out that results may be generated that could be considered false, misleading, biasedor even offensive. Users should not rely solely on the results of generative AI but should conduct independent research and critically evaluate the AI-generated output.
For more information on AI in teaching and learning, visit the corresponding overview page.
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