OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has launched Prism, a cloud-based workspace designed specifically for scientific writing, collaboration, and advanced reasoning.
Powered by GPT-5.2, including its advanced “Thinking” variant, Prism is tailored for mathematical and scientific tasks.
It’s currently available for personal ChatGPT accounts with unlimited projects and collaborators, and OpenAI plans to expand access to business, enterprise, and educational users soon.
What Is OpenAI Prism?
Prism is an AI-powered platform that helps scientists and researchers write, edit, and collaborate on research papers.
Unlike traditional workflows, where researchers juggle word processors, PDF readers, LaTeX tools, reference managers, and separate AI chat tools, Prism combines all these features in one workspace.
With Prism, users can:
Draft and refine manuscripts
Organize notes and data
Collaborate with peers in real-time
Handle equations, citations, and figures in one place
OpenAI highlights that Prism can accelerate scientific progress by assisting with tasks like refining arguments, handling complex equations, and managing references, all within a single platform.
Key Features of Prism
Prism is designed to make research faster and smarter:
AI-Assisted Writing: Chat with GPT-5.2 Thinking to explore ideas, test hypotheses, and revise sections of a paper.
Integrated Research: Search for references from sources like arXiv and automatically refine content using relevant research.
Equation and Diagram Support: Create, edit, and convert handwritten whiteboard equations or diagrams into LaTeX code.
Real-Time Collaboration: Co-authors, students, and advisors can see edits and comments instantly.
Voice Editing: Make updates using simple voice commands without switching tools.
With Prism, researchers no longer need to copy and paste between multiple applications, saving time and reducing errors.
Free Access for All ChatGPT Users
Prism is completely free for anyone with a ChatGPT account.
Users can start creating projects immediately, with no limit on the number of projects or collaborators.
This makes it an accessible tool for students, academics, and professionals who want to streamline scientific writing and collaboration.
