Deep Research
Deep Research autonomously searches the web, synthesizes multiple sources, and delivers structured, cited reports on any topic - in minutes.
There is a big difference between asking an AI a question and asking an AI to research a topic. Deep Research does the latter.
Powered by the same technology behind Perplexity, Deep Research doesn't just answer your question - it goes out to the web, reads multiple sources, cross-references the information, and delivers a structured report with real citations you can verify.
There is a big difference between asking an AI a question and asking an AI to research a topic. Deep Research does the latter.
Powered by the same technology behind Perplexity, Deep Research doesn't just answer your question — it goes out to the web, reads multiple sources, cross-references the information, and delivers a structured report with real citations you can verify.
Chat vs. Deep Research - What's the Difference?
Both Chat and Deep Research use AI - but they are built for very different jobs.
Best for
Quick questions, back-and-forth conversation
In-depth reports on a specific topic
Sources
Single AI model's knowledge
Multiple live web sources
Output
Conversational answer
Structured report with citations
Time
Seconds
1-3 minutes
Citations
Rarely included
Always included
Use when
You want a quick answer
You need to trust and verify the output
How to Use Deep Research
Click "Deep Research" in the left sidebar under Chat & Research.
Type your research topic or question in the input bar.
Hit Send — Deep Research will begin autonomously searching the web.
Wait 1–3 minutes while it reads and synthesizes multiple sources.
Review your structured report with cited sources at the bottom.
Click any citation to verify the original source directly.
💡 The more specific your prompt, the better your report.
Instead of: "Tell me about AI." Try: "What are the top 5 enterprise AI trends in 2025 and how are Fortune 500 companies adopting them?"
What Can You Research?
Deep Research works best for topics where accuracy, sources, and up-to-date information matter. Here are some examples:
Competitive Analysis
"Compare the top 5 AI writing tools available in 2026."
Market Research
"What is the current state of the B2B SaaS market in Southeast Asia?"
Investment Research
"What are investors looking for in Series A AI startups right now?"
Academic Research
"Summarize the latest clinical research on GLP-1 weight loss drugs."
Industry News
"What are the biggest AI funding deals in the last 30 days?"
Legal & Regulatory
"What are the latest EU AI Act compliance requirements for SaaS companies?"
Technology Trends
"What are the most adopted no-code automation tools in 2026?"
Understanding Your Report
Every Deep Research report follows the same structure:
→ Summary - A concise overview of the key findings. → Detailed Sections - The full breakdown of the topic, organized by theme. → Citations - Every claim is linked to a real, verifiable web source.
You can copy the full report, export it, or paste it directly into your workflow.
✅ Try This Now:
Type this into Deep Research:
"What are the top 5 AI productivity tools for founders in 2025 and what makes each one unique?"
In under 3 minutes you will have a fully sourced competitive report - ready to share.
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