When Google launched Gemini 1.5 Pro in February, it highlighted the model's ability to reason through "long context windows." For instance, it could provide insights into a 402-page Apollo 11 mission transcript. Now, Google is offering a practical way to leverage this feature with a new tool called Deep Research. Starting today, Gemini Advanced users can use Deep Research to generate detailed yet accessible reports on complex subjects.

Figure 1. Google's Gemini Deep Research Tool

Aarush Selvan, a senior product manager on the Gemini team, gave Engadget a preview of the tool. At first glance, it appears to function like any other AI chatbot, starting with a user prompt. In the demo, Selvan asked Gemini to help him find scholarship programs for students interested in public service after school. However, the process took an interesting turn. Before providing an answer, Gemini first generates a multi-step research plan for the user to review and approve. Figure 1 shows Google's Gemini Deep Research Tool.

For instance, if you want Gemini to generate a report on heat pumps, the planning phase allows you to specify certain preferences, such as prioritizing information on government rebates and subsidies or excluding those details entirely. Once you approve the plan, Gemini will begin scouring the open web for relevant information. This process can take a few minutes. During user testing, Selvan noted that Google found most users were willing to wait for Gemini to complete the task, as the reports it generates through Deep Research are highly detailed.

In the scholarship example, the tool generated a multi-page report that included charts and citations with links to all the sources Gemini referenced. While I didn't have the opportunity to examine the reports in full, they seemed to offer more accuracy compared to some of Google’s previous, less helpful AI-generated overviews.

According to Selvan, Deep Research utilizes some of the same signals as Google Search to assess authority. However, sourcing is influenced by the complexity of the query. The more detailed the question, the more likely the tool is to generate a useful answer, as its research will lead it to more authoritative sources. Once you're satisfied with Gemini's report, you can export it directly to Google Docs.

To try Deep Research for yourself, you'll need to sign up for Google's One AI Premium Plan, which grants access to Gemini Advanced. The plan costs $20 per month after a one-month free trial. Currently, it is only available in English.

Source: engagget

Cite this article:

Janani R (2024), Google's Gemini Deep Research Tool Has Arrived to Tackle Your Most Complex Questions, AnaTechmaz, pp. 512