Deep Research
AI-powered research with web search, citations, and analysis
See AI Deep Research — In-Depth Reports with Citations in action
AI Deep Research — In-Depth Reports with Citations
Deep Research asks a question, actually searches the live web for it, and hands both the search results and the question to the AI with a 'research analyst' prompt — so the answer comes back structured (Overview → Key Findings → Analysis → Conclusion → Sources) with inline [1][2] citations pointing at real sources, not an unsourced wall of text.
It's built for the kind of question where you'd normally open ten browser tabs — it flags contested claims, distinguishes strong from weak evidence, and calls out what may have changed recently, instead of presenting everything with false confidence.
Use it in 4 steps
Open Deep Research and type your question or topic.
Submit and let it search the live web plus generate the analysis.
Read the structured report — Overview, Findings, Analysis, Conclusion.
Check the Sources section and click through to verify anything important.
Key features
Live web search
Pulls real, current search results into the answer instead of relying only on the AI's training data.
Structured report format
Overview, Key Findings, Analysis, Conclusion and Sources, every time.
Inline citations
[1][2]-style references tied to real linked sources.
Uncertainty flagging
Clearly marks contested claims and notes where evidence is weak or recent developments may have changed things.
A real example, step by step
Ask 'What are the current approaches to carbon capture and how effective are they?' and get back a structured report citing real sources, distinguishing well-evidenced methods from still-experimental ones.
Who uses this tool
Students writing papers
A well-sourced starting point for a research assignment, not a replacement for reading primary sources.
Professionals researching a topic fast
Get a structured overview before a meeting or decision instead of manual searching.
Anyone fact-checking a claim
See what's well-evidenced versus contested on a topic.
Tips for the best results
- Ask a specific question rather than a broad topic — 'What caused the 2008 financial crisis?' works better than just 'financial crisis'.
- Always click through to the cited sources for anything you plan to use in formal work — treat this as a strong starting point, not a final authority.
- Use this instead of general chat for anything time-sensitive, since it actively searches rather than relying on the AI's training cutoff.
- If the topic is contested, look specifically for the ⚠️ flagged sections in the answer — they highlight where experts disagree.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Treating the AI's synthesis as the final word without checking the underlying cited sources.
- Asking overly broad questions and getting a shallow answer as a result — narrow the question for depth.
- Using it for extremely recent breaking news within the last few hours, where search indexing may not have caught up yet.
Frequently asked questions
Does it actually search the web, or just use the AI's training data?
It does a real live web search and feeds those results to the AI alongside your question, so answers reflect current information, not just training data.
Are the citations real, clickable sources?
Yes, the [1][2] style references are tied to the actual search results used to build the answer.
Is this the same as regular AI Chat in Research mode?
Deep Research is specifically built around live web search plus the structured report format; Chat's Research mode is the same underlying prompt style but without the dedicated research-page layout.
Is it free?
Yes, unlimited and free.
How accurate is it?
It's as accurate as the sources it finds — always verify anything important by checking the cited sources directly.
Can I ask about very recent events?
Yes, if they're indexed by web search; extremely recent (same-hour) breaking news may not be indexed yet.
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