Another Crazy Day in AI: New Platform Unifies Scientific Writing and Collaboration
- Wowza Team
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Hello, AI Enthusiasts.
Here's another crazy day in AI:
OpenAI launches free research writing platform
How marketers use AI for same-day campaigns
Microsoft’s approach to trusted enterprise AI
Some AI tools to try out
🎧 Listen to a quick breakdown of today’s stories.
TODAY'S FEATURED ITEM: OpenAI Unveils Prism for Scientific Collaboration
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What if the biggest bottleneck in scientific research isn't funding or talent, but the messy collection of tools researchers use just to write a paper?
OpenAI has just launched Prism, a free AI-powered workspace designed to revolutionize how scientists write and collaborate on research papers. The announcement introduces a LaTeX-native platform that integrates GPT-5.2 directly into the scientific writing process. Built on the foundation of Crixet (an acquired cloud-based LaTeX platform), Prism eliminates the fragmentation that researchers face when juggling multiple disconnected tools—from LaTeX compilers to reference managers to separate chat interfaces. The platform is available now to anyone with a ChatGPT personal account, with plans to expand to business, enterprise, and education users soon.
Here’s what Prism offers for researchers:
A single workspace for drafting, revising, compiling, and collaborating
AI assistance that understands the full context of a paper, including text, equations, figures, and references
Real-time collaboration with unlimited collaborators and projects
Built-in literature search, citation management, proofreading, and formatting tools
Cloud-based access without the need for local installations or complex setups
Options for voice-based edits and AI-assisted conversion of diagrams or handwritten equations into LaTeX
Anyone who's written academic papers knows the drill: you're bouncing between a LaTeX editor, a PDF viewer, your reference manager, and maybe a chat window for AI help. Each tool does one thing, but nothing talks to each other. Prism attempts to solve this by consolidating everything into one workspace where the AI actually understands what's in your paper—not just responding to isolated questions.
The free access is particularly interesting. Many research institutions provide tools for their faculty, but graduate students, independent researchers, or scientists at smaller institutions often patch together free alternatives. A no-cost platform with professional features could genuinely expand who gets to participate in high-level scientific work, though adopting any new tool in academia—where workflows are deeply ingrained—takes time and trust.
Check it out here.
OTHER INTERESTING AI HIGHLIGHTS:
How Marketers Use AI for Same-Day Campaigns
/Katie Berry, (Adjunct Marketing Faculty & AI Advisor, Opus College of Business), on University of St. Thomas Newsroom
Fast-paced marketing doesn’t have to come at the expense of ethics or quality. AI tools are helping lean teams move from idea to launch in just one day by streamlining messaging, creative production, and execution. The approach relies on tight alignment, clear goals, and strong human oversight to avoid bias, manipulation, or misleading claims. When used thoughtfully, AI can support speed without sacrificing responsibility.
Read more here.
Microsoft’s Approach to Trusted Enterprise AI
/Judson Althoff, (CEO, Microsoft Commercial Business), on Official Microsoft Blog
Microsoft is positioning enterprise AI around a foundation of intelligence and trust, rather than speed alone. The company’s Frontier Transformation framework focuses on embedding Copilots and AI agents directly into everyday workflows while maintaining strong governance and observability. Across industries like healthcare, finance, education, and manufacturing, organizations are using this approach to drive innovation without losing control. The strategy highlights how responsible AI can scale when trust is designed into the system.
Check it out here.
SOME AI TOOLS TO TRY OUT:
Locally Translate – Offline, on-device AI translation in 50+ languages on iPhone.
Animant – Turn PDFs, audio, and videos into interactive 3D presentations with AI.
Ada.im – AI data analyst that automates cleaning, analysis, and reporting in one click.
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