Socrates

Socrates is an innovative AI tool designed to provide instant answers from your files, whether they are PDFs, DOCX documents, or other long-form content. With a focus on privacy and security, Socrates allows users to interact with their documents without storing any data in the cloud unless explicitly shared. This powerful tool is perfect for students, researchers, and professionals who need quick access to information and insights from their documents. By leveraging state-of-the-art AI models, Socrates transforms the way you engage with your files, making it easier than ever to extract valuable information and get explanations for complex texts.

Features of Socrates

Socrates offers a range of powerful features designed to enhance your document interaction experience:

1. Document Selection: Users can easily choose PDF or DOCX documents to analyze. The files are not stored in the cloud, ensuring privacy and security.

2. Instant Answers: Ask questions and extract information using advanced AI models. Users can choose between a classic chat interface or a table UI for more structured responses.

3. Citations Included: Every response includes inline citations from the documents, allowing users to verify the information quickly.

4. Complex Text Explanations: If you encounter a confusing paragraph, simply highlight it and ask for clarification.

5. Compare & Contrast: Use the Table AI feature to compare and contrast multiple documents, making it easier to analyze differences and similarities.

6. Offline Functionality: Socrates allows users to go 100% offline with local LLMs, ensuring that sensitive data never leaves your device.

7. Multi-Document Queries: Ask questions across multiple documents simultaneously, streamlining the research process.

8. Specific Page Searches: For lengthy documents, users can instruct the AI to focus on specific sections, providing more targeted answers.

9. Custom Prompts: Save frequently used prompts for quick access in future chats, enhancing efficiency.

10. Cloud and Local Document Support: Socrates supports documents located on your local disk, Dropbox, Google Drive, and public URLs, offering flexibility in document management.

11. Generous Free Plan: The free plan includes unlimited use of open-source models and capped access to advanced features, making it accessible for everyone.

12. Affordable Paid Plan: For users needing more, the paid plan offers unlimited access to advanced web models and cloud document processing, starting at just $5/month.

Frequently Asked Questions about Socrates

Is Socrates free?

Yes, Socrates offers a free plan that allows users to explore all features of the product, including the use of Llama 3.

What types of files can I use with Socrates?

Socrates currently supports PDF and DOCX file formats. If you need support for other formats, you can reach out via email.

How does Socrates ensure my documents are private and secure?

Socrates prioritizes user privacy. Documents used in the Mac or Windows apps remain local and do not leave your computer. Users can also utilize local LLMs like Llama 3 for added security.

Will my data be used to train AI models?

No, Socrates has a data processing agreement with OpenAI that prevents them from using your data to train future AI models.

How can I improve the performance of the local LLM on Windows?

If you have an NVIDIA GPU, installing CUDA can enhance the performance of the local LLM. Socrates automatically optimizes performance for other GPUs as well.

Does the local LLM support GPU acceleration on Mac?

Yes, the local LLM on Mac supports GPU acceleration, specifically for M1+ processors.