Short answer
Yes. You can use AskTuring with its built-in Collections or in the AI Workspace, which lets you chat directly with the selected AI model without uploading documents.
Full explanation
You do not need to upload your own documents to start using AskTuring. Every user has access to Collections, which are curated sets of public or high-value documents organized by topic, industry, or use case. You can explore these Collections immediately to ask questions, view cited answers, and test AskTuring’s search capabilities.
You can also work in the AI Workspace, a free-form environment where you interact directly with the selected large language model (LLM). In this workspace, AskTuring does not reference any Projects or Collections. It’s ideal for creative exploration, brainstorming, or testing how the AI responds to different prompts.
The AI Workspace is best for:
Brainstorming ideas or outlining new content.
Researching general topics that don’t rely on uploaded documents.
Experimenting with instructions or prompt phrasing.
When you’re ready to use your own materials, you can upload files to create a private Project. This allows AskTuring to generate responses specifically grounded in your organization’s data.
Tips
Explore Collections to quickly test how AskTuring retrieves and cites information.
Use the AI Workspace to experiment with ideas and refine how you interact with the AI.
Switch to a Project when you need answers based on your own documents.
Uploading your files is the best way to get responses tailored to your organization’s unique information.