Zaia

4.50

RATING

3 M+

EXPOSURE

About this tool

Name

Zaia

Category

tools

ZAIA, accessible at https://zendy.io/zaia, is an AI-powered research assistant developed by Zendy, an AI-driven academic library under Knowledge E, launched in December 2023. Unlike general-purpose LLMs, ZAIA is a domain-specific Large Language Model fine-tuned with Zendy’s proprietary dataset of over 40.7 million publications and 1.1 million e-books, focusing exclusively on scholarly research. Key features include answering research questions with credible, reference-backed responses, PDF analysis (extracting and summarizing sections like abstracts or methods), reference validation via chain-of-verification techniques, and conversation history tracking (updated March 2024). It supports researchers by accelerating literature reviews, offering paper-level Q&A, and integrating real-time publisher data not publicly available. With 669.6K+ users on Zendy (Aitoolnet, 2024), ZAIA offers 10 free prompts without registration and premium access via Zendy’s subscription ($8-$15/month speculated), aiming to democratize knowledge, though its depth and citation accuracy depend heavily on input quality and training data scope.

Ratings and Reviews

Research Made Faster

4.50

ZAIA answered my “AI ethics” question with solid refs in seconds—way quicker than Google Scholar! The free 10 prompts hooked me, and PDF summaries are gold for skimming papers. Only issue: it missed a niche study I knew existed—still a 4-star time-saver!

September 15, 2024

Tara Lin

Promising but Thin

4.00

Asked ZAIA about “quantum computing trends”—got a decent summary, but references were basic, and PDF analysis skipped a key chart in my upload. Free tier’s cool, but depth feels limited without Plus—$8/month’s fair, I guess. 3 stars for now.

January 10, 2025

Leo Patel

Lit Review Superpower

4.30

ZAIA’s PDF breakdown of my “neurobiology” paper was spot-on—saved me hours! The history feature keeps my chaos organized, and references checked out perfectly. Subbed to Zendy Plus—5 stars for this research beast!

March 1, 2025

Mia Ortiz

How to use

How to Play (Use) Sign Up: Visit https://zendy.io/zaia and start with 10 free prompts (no registration needed); log in with email/Google for full access or Zendy Plus ($8-$15/month speculated). Ask Questions: Type a research query (e.g., “What’s the impact of climate change on biodiversity?”) or upload a PDF via the “PDF Analysis” tab. Get Answers: ZAIA delivers answers or summaries in seconds, with references listed under “Reference Details” for validation, analyzing sections if a PDF is provided. Refine & Explore: Switch between “Conversation” and “PDF Analysis” modes, revisit past interactions via the history sidebar, or ask follow-ups for deeper insights. Apply: Use responses for literature reviews, save summaries, or cross-check citations on Zendy’s library, joining Discord for community tips.

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