OpenAI has taken another major step in the field of artificial intelligence with the launch of Prism, a new AI-powered workspace designed specifically for scientists and researchers. Powered by the advanced GPT-5.2 model, Prism aims to simplify research paper writing, mathematical reasoning, and team collaboration within a single AI-native platform.
OpenAI has introduced Prism, a powerful new AI workspace built to support scientists and researchers. The platform is designed to make complex research workflows—such as drafting papers, managing equations, citations, and collaborating with teams—more seamless and efficient.
According to OpenAI, Prism brings together essential research tools into one integrated environment, reducing the need to juggle multiple applications during the research process.
Prism is powered by GPT-5.2, which OpenAI describes as its most advanced model for mathematical and scientific reasoning to date. In an official blog post, OpenAI introduced Prism as a “free AI-native workspace for scientists.”
The model is designed to assist with high-level reasoning, complex calculations, and structured scientific writing.
Prism is built on the LaTeX system, widely used by researchers to write scientific papers and handle complex mathematical equations. The platform aims to replace several commonly used tools, including:
Text editors
PDF readers
Reference managers
Standalone AI chatbots
By combining these functions, Prism streamlines the research workflow into a single interface.
OpenAI noted that everyday research tasks—such as drafting papers, refining arguments, managing equations and citations, and coordinating with collaborators—have traditionally been spread across multiple tools.
Prism has been designed to solve this problem by bringing all research-related tasks into one centralized workspace.
One of Prism’s key features is that researchers do not need to open a separate chat window to interact with AI. Instead, AI assistance works directly inside the document.
GPT-5.2 helps with:
Drafting and refining text
Reasoning through equations
Improving logical flow
Recommending relevant research papers from platforms like arXiv
According to OpenAI, Prism can convert photos of handwritten formulas or diagrams into LaTeX code using AI. The system also understands the full context of the document, enabling it to provide smarter suggestions for text, equations, citations, and figures.
Prism is completely free for users with a personal ChatGPT account. It offers unlimited projects and supports collaboration with multiple contributors.
OpenAI confirmed that separate versions of Prism for business, university, and enterprise users will be introduced at a later stage.
OpenAI revealed that Prism originated from Crixet, a cloud-based LaTeX platform that the company previously acquired. Prism was then rebuilt with AI at its core, transforming it into a next-generation research workspace.
OpenAI described Prism as part of the future of science, stating that while the platform is still in its early stages, AI is set to play a critical role in accelerating scientific progress. The company compared the impact of AI on software development in 2025 to the potential transformation of scientific research in 2026.