Google Deep Research

What problem does Google Deep Research solve?

Researching complex topics online often involves sifting through dozens of website sources, tabs and links. This is usually time-consuming, frustrating, leads to cognitive overload and prone to missed details. Google Deep Research, part of the Gemini Advanced suite, transforms this process by acting as your personal AI research assistant.

How does it work?

After you provide a research question, Deep Research generates a multi-step research plan. You can revise and approve this plan before the AI begins. The tool then performs iterative web searches, analyzing hundreds of sources, refining its approach, and producing a detailed, well-organised report with citations and links to original sources. It even allows users to customise, refine, and export findings into Google Docs.

How to access: https://gemini.google.com/app

Select “1.5 Pro with Deep Research” from the model selector, input your query, and let the AI handle the heavy lifting.

Example:

Imagine you’re a developer planning a startup pitch. You need insights into the competitive landscape of AI-powered dev tools. Instead of hours of manual searching:

• Enter your research question into Deep Research. (ensure that your prompt covers all the context and necessary details)
• Approve (or approve after editing) the customized research plan.
• Receive a multi-page comprehensive report comparing numerous tools, complete with industry trends and actionable recommendations.

What makes Google Deep Research special?

• Comprehensive Analysis: It examines far more sources than similar tools, like Perplexity AI. (In our own test research with a complex 1000+ word research prompt, Perplexity searched 14 sites, Google Deep Research a whopping 238 )
• Customisable Research Plans: Tailor the AI’s process to suit your needs.
• Native Google Ecosystem Integration: Seamlessly export and edit reports in Google Docs.

If you’re looking to supercharge your research capabilities, Google Deep Research can be your ultimate productivity companion.

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