The test offer can be accessed on the entry page of the database via the menu item "Scopus AI".
Like other AI-supported tools, Scopus AI can process queries in natural language. For example, the platform can be used to
- generate topic summaries based on the publications recorded in Scopus,
- formulate follow-up questions to an initial question,
- retrieve links to original research articles.
The publisher Elsevier provides the most important information on Scopus AI on its own website.
The University Library is interested in feedback and short field reports on the new product. Please feel free to contact us: lizenzen.ub@tu-ilmenau.de.
Data protection information for the test operation of Scopus AI
Scopus AI is based on a Large Language Model (LLM). In contrast to other LLMs, which are essentially based on the content of the World Wide Web, the knowledge base of Scopus AI consists of the metadata of the Scopus database.
The use of this LLM technology is private. This means that no data exchange takes place, and the provider Elsevier does not use the data to train the public model. Details on data protection can be found in Elsevier’s privacy policy.
As part of the test operation, the requirements of our university are to be evaluated, in particular regarding data protection and data security. Do not use any personal data for your tests that go beyond the normal use of literature databases. If you are unsure about this or have any other questions about data protection when testing Scopus AI, please contact the Data Protection Officer at TU Ilmenau.
Note: Although the goal of Scopus AI is to provide summaries and generative AI features based on reliable Scopus content, there may be occasional inconsistencies. It is possible that Scopus AI may generate results that may be considered false, misleading, biased, or even offensive. Scopus AI is not intended to provide legal, financial, or medical advice. Users should not rely solely on Scopus AI’s results without conducting independent research.