AI tools for literature search

Just a few years ago, when researchers began exploring AI tools for scientific research, the question on everyone’s mind was: “Should we be using this?” Would it be accepted within the strict norms of academic research? Today, that hesitation has largely disappeared. AI tools for scientific research and writing are now widely used across workflows, from literature discovery and summarization to data analysis, writing and editing to final submission.   A recent Wiley survey of 2,400 researchers worldwide found that 84% now use AI tools, with almost 75% reporting improvements in efficiency, output quantity and quality. The 2025 survey also revealed a jump in the …