OpenAI introduced Prism, a free AI‑powered LaTeX‑based workspace that helps scientists draft papers, generate citations, create diagrams and collaborate in real time. While the tool aims to reduce formatting burdens and accelerate research workflows, many researchers worry that its ease of use could overwhelm peer review with papers that lack substantive contribution, intensifying what publishers call “AI slop.” OpenAI’s vice president for Science highlighted the growing reliance on AI in hard‑science topics, but critics caution that the capacity to evaluate research has not kept pace with the new tool’s capabilities. Read more →

OpenAI launched Prism, a free AI‑enhanced workspace for anyone with a ChatGPT account. Integrated with GPT‑5.2, Prism functions as a word processor and research assistant, offering LaTeX support, diagram generation, and full‑context chat capabilities. The tool is designed to help human scientists draft papers, verify claims, and explore hypotheses, rather than conduct research autonomously. OpenAI positions Prism as a catalyst for faster scientific progress, drawing parallels to AI’s impact on software engineering. Early examples include AI‑assisted proofs in mathematics and statistics, showcasing a collaborative model between researchers and advanced language models. Read more →