Short answer
AI Workspace Chat lets you chat with AskTuring in a standalone environment that isn’t connected to any Index or project. You can use it to brainstorm ideas, explore topics, or test prompts freely without uploading files or using retrieval tools.
Full explanation
The AI Workspace Chat feature gives you a flexible space to think, experiment, and create without connecting to your stored data. Unlike Project Chat, which references your Index, Folders, or documents, AI Workspace Chat focuses purely on open-ended conversation.
You can use it to:
Brainstorm ideas for projects, content, or strategies.
Explore topics without referencing existing datasets.
Test or refine prompts before applying them in a connected workspace.
AI Workspace Chat looks and feels similar to Project Chat, but with important differences that keep it separate from your Projects:
It has no Project File management panel.
It does not include an External Knowledge toggle.
It does not allow permanent file storage — any uploads are temporary.
It does not expose project-specific actions such as document retrieval or indexing.
This makes AI Workspace Chat ideal for quick discussions, creative exploration, or testing how AskTuring responds to different types of queries — all in a focused, independent environment.
Even though the Workspace isn’t connected to your Projects, all chats are still saved in your Ask History, allowing you to revisit, rename, or continue them later.
Tips
Use AI Workspace Chat when you want to experiment freely without affecting project data or search results.
Switch to a Project Chat anytime if you need AskTuring to draw on indexed documents for more specific answers.
Rename AI Workspace chats in your Ask History to organize your brainstorming sessions or prompt tests.
Examples
A marketing firm uses AI Workspace Chat to brainstorm taglines and campaign themes before moving to a Project Chat linked to client data.
A software company tests prompt variations to improve how AskTuring explains product features before connecting to their documentation Index.
A consulting agency uses AI Workspace Chat to outline proposal ideas and structure templates without referencing stored files.
A university research team explores potential study topics and question phrasing before creating a project workspace linked to academic sources.