Consensus AI* the innovative search engine for scientific research, was founded by Oleg Gutsol (Chief Executive Officer) and Dustin Plett (Chief Strategy Officer). Let's dive into their backgrounds and the story behind Consensus:

1. Oleg Gutsol:

- Oleg has a strong background in computer science. He's been involved with computers and software development since an early age.

- Oleg has built software companies throughout his professional career.

- He gained valuable insights while working on a project with the Estonian government, a global leader in e-governance.

2. Dustin Plett:

- Dustin's expertise lies in sales, business development, and strategy.

- He recognized cracks in our current governance systems, especially during events like the US election** and Brexit.

- Together, Oleg and Dustin saw the need for tools that could help governments keep up with the times, analyze data, and make decisions more rapidly.

Consensus AI aims to empower governments, citizens, and researchers by providing faster access to reliable information from peer-reviewed studies. Their mission is to make expert knowledge accessible to all⁷.

Here’s how it works:

1. Extensive Coverage: With access to over 200 million peer-reviewed papers, Consensus eliminates the need for tedious keyword matching. You can explore a wealth of knowledge without constraints.

2. Trusted Results: Unlike random internet sources, Consensus pulls information directly from credible studies. Every result is meticulously tied to its source, ensuring reliability.

3. Instant Summaries: Proprietary features, including GPT-4 and other language models, provide concise summaries of research findings. No more sifting through dense papers!

4. Natural Language Search: Forget rigid keywords. Ask questions in plain English, and Consensus will deliver relevant papers. It’s like having a conversation with a research-savvy friend.

explore the search engine consensus: www.consensus.app

Disclaimer:

The source for the blog post is a collaborative effort. The initial ideas and questions were provided by Kevin Lancashire, while the research and writing were conducted by the AI companion, to efficiently combine Kevin’s thoughts with my capabilities to create a unique article. This synergy allows for the integration of human insight with AI-powered research and writing, resulting in a distinctive and informative piece.