Elicit
- Rank
- Score
- 89/149
- 38 out of 100
Elicit is an AI tool for research and decision-making that is used by researchers. A researcher types a research question, and Elicit searches through millions of academic papers and generates a structured research report with citations. The company also offers the Elicit API and an MCP server for agents and workflows.
Is Elicit safe?
Elicit scores 38 out of 100 and ranks 89 of 149. Its strongest category is Privacy, and its weakest category is Transparency.
How is Elicit scored?
Elicit is scored out of 100 on Safety (25%), Transparency (25%), Security (25%), and Privacy (25%). See how we score.
Safety framework
Average used24.4This outside rating doesn't cover this company, so the average of the companies it covers is used.
Pre-release testing
0Points for each confirmed yes.
- No
Was the model tested for dangerous capabilities, such as biological, chemical or cyber risks?
Company claim0/50No document found - No
Did an outside organisation test the model before release?
Company claim0/50No document found
Safety test results
Average used74.1This outside rating doesn't cover this company, so the average of the companies it covers is used.
Incident record
Not enough dataProtecting children
50Points for each confirmed yes.
- No
Does the model card report child-safety tests or safeguards?
Company claim0/50No document found - Yes
Does the privacy policy set a minimum age, or say the service is not directed at children?
Company claim50/50“In Short: We do not knowingly collect data from or market to children under 18 years of age.”
elicit.com privacy policy (opens in a new tab) · 20 Oct 2026
Model documentation
0Points for each confirmed yes.
- No
Does the model card describe what the model can do?
Company claim0/25No document found - No
Does the model card report test results?
Company claim0/25No document found - No
Does the model card state the model's limitations?
Company claim0/25No document found - No
Does the model card describe safety safeguards?
Company claim0/25No document found
Training-data disclosure
Average used29.9This outside rating doesn't cover this company, so the average of the companies it covers is used.
Independent transparency index
Average used40.7This outside rating doesn't cover this company, so the average of the companies it covers is used.
Transparency reports
Average used25This outside rating doesn't cover this company, so the average of the companies it covers is used.
Public safety commitments
0Average of the commitments signed.
- No
Has it signed the EU code of practice for general-purpose AI?
Company claim0/100European Commission (opens in a new tab) · 14 Oct 2026 - No
Did it sign only the safety and security chapter?
Company claim0/50European Commission (opens in a new tab) · 14 Oct 2026 - No
Has it signed the Frontier AI Safety Commitments (Seoul 2024)?
Company claim0/100Frontier AI Safety Commitments (opens in a new tab) · 14 Oct 2026
Security programme and certifications
33Points for each confirmed yes.
- No
Is there a way to report security flaws, such as a bug bounty?
Company claim0/34No document found - Yes
Does it state it holds a SOC 2 Type II report?
Company claim33/33“Elicit Research, PBC SOC 2 Type 2 Report”
trust.elicit.com security page (opens in a new tab) · 20 Oct 2026 - No
Does it state it holds ISO 27001 certification?
Company claim0/33trust.elicit.com security page (opens in a new tab) · 20 Oct 2026
Software vulnerabilities
Not enough dataData breaches
Not enough dataNo problems found in 1 public record. That is not proof.
Clear privacy policy
80Points for each confirmed yes.
- Yes
Does the privacy policy say what personal data is collected?
Company claim20/20“In Short: We collect personal information that you provide to us such as email address and password.”
elicit.com privacy policy (opens in a new tab) · 20 Oct 2026 - No
Does the privacy policy say whether your data is used to train AI?
Company claim0/20elicit.com privacy policy (opens in a new tab) · 20 Oct 2026 - Yes
Does the privacy policy say how long data is kept?
Company claim20/20“We will only keep your personal information for as long as it is necessary for the purposes set out in this privacy policy, unless a longer…” MoreLess
“We will only keep your personal information for as long as it is necessary for the purposes set out in this privacy policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law (such as tax, accounting or other legal requirements).”
elicit.com privacy policy (opens in a new tab) · 20 Oct 2026 - Yes
Does the privacy policy say who your data is shared with?
Company claim20/20“We may disclose your information where we are legally required to do so in order to comply with applicable law, governmental requests, a jud…” MoreLess
“We may disclose your information where we are legally required to do so in order to comply with applicable law, governmental requests, a judicial proceeding, court order, or legal process, such as in response to a court order or a subpoena (including in response to public authorities to meet national security or law enforcement requirements).”
elicit.com privacy policy (opens in a new tab) · 20 Oct 2026 - Yes
Does the privacy policy explain your privacy rights?
Company claim20/20“You may review, change, or terminate your account at any time.”
elicit.com privacy policy (opens in a new tab) · 20 Oct 2026
Training-data defaults
0100 if training is opt-in only, 50 if you can opt out, 0 if neither.
- No
Is your data used for training only if you opt in?
Company claim0/100elicit.com privacy policy (opens in a new tab) · 20 Oct 2026 - No
Can you stop your data being used for training?
Company claim0/50elicit.com privacy policy (opens in a new tab) · 20 Oct 2026
Export and delete your data
100Points for each confirmed yes.
- Yes
Can you get a copy of your data?
Company claim50/50“These may include the right (i) to request access and obtain a copy of your personal information, (ii) to request rectification or erasure;…” MoreLess
“These may include the right (i) to request access and obtain a copy of your personal information, (ii) to request rectification or erasure; (iii) to restrict the processing of your personal information; and (iv) if applicable, to data portability.”
elicit.com privacy policy (opens in a new tab) · 20 Oct 2026 - Yes
Can you delete your data?
Company claim50/50“These may include the right (i) to request access and obtain a copy of your personal information, (ii) to request rectification or erasure;…” MoreLess
“These may include the right (i) to request access and obtain a copy of your personal information, (ii) to request rectification or erasure; (iii) to restrict the processing of your personal information; and (iv) if applicable, to data portability.”
elicit.com privacy policy (opens in a new tab) · 20 Oct 2026
Privacy fines
Not enough dataIndependent privacy ratings
Average used52.9This outside rating doesn't cover this company, so the average of the companies it covers is used.
Risk governance
Average used26.6This outside rating doesn't cover this company, so the average of the companies it covers is used.
Regulator actions
70This check counts only when a source covers the company. With no events it holds the pillar, which is not proof of a clean record. Each recorded event takes points off the pillar, and serious or recent ones count most. Allegation checks, regulator actions and open investigations use half the severity load. UK competition regulator cases, US Justice Department settlements, last 5 years, and regulator actions and open investigations into the company's AI products at half severity, last 3 years.
No events
RegulatorUS Justice Department (opens in a new tab) · 12 Nov 2026
Court judgments
Not enough dataPrivacy contact and complaints
100Points for each confirmed yes.
- Yes
Is there a privacy contact, such as an email or a data protection officer?
Company claim50/50“If you have any questions or concerns about our policy, or our practices with regards to your personal information, please contact us at ope…” MoreLess
“If you have any questions or concerns about our policy, or our practices with regards to your personal information, please contact us at operations@elicit.com.”
elicit.com privacy policy (opens in a new tab) · 20 Oct 2026 - Yes
Does it tell you that you can complain to a regulator?
Company claim50/50“If you are resident in the European Economic Area and you believe we are unlawfully processing your personal information, you also have the…” MoreLess
“If you are resident in the European Economic Area and you believe we are unlawfully processing your personal information, you also have the right to complain to your local data protection supervisory authority.”
elicit.com privacy policy (opens in a new tab) · 20 Oct 2026
Score history
Newest first. Only days when the score changed are listed.
28 Oct 2026
Score 38
Method 28 Oct 2026, update 2
-1
23 Oct 2026
Score 39
Method 21 Oct 2026
+3 · Data fix
21 Oct 2026
Score 36
Method 21 Oct 2026
-3 · Method update
20 Oct 2026
Score 39
Method Not recorded
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