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Pose natural-language questions and receive transparent, sourced answers. The AI-powered search tool helps students move beyond keyword searches to conceptual inquiry.
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Enjoy seamless compatibility with LMS and library discovery systems. Britannica Academic supports multilingual learners with built-in translation, text-to-speech, and accessibility tools.
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