AI Research Assistant

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Comprehensive research on any topic with depth, source preferences, and structured output.

Research any topic, deeply, in minutes

AI deep research that returns a structured, cited report — not just an answer.

Forget endless tabs, half-read papers, and the dread of staring at Google Scholar. The AI Research Assistant takes a topic, a target audience, and your preferred source types, then returns a structured research report with executive summary, key findings, supporting evidence, citations, and follow-up questions worth asking. Hours of literature review collapsed into minutes — without sacrificing depth, balance, or rigor. Built for analysts, marketers, founders, journalists, students, and anyone who needs to understand something quickly and defensibly.

How to run great AI research

Five inputs that turn a vague topic into a defensible report.

  1. Define the topic clearly — narrow questions produce sharper reports than broad ones.
  2. Pick a research depth that matches your timeline (Quick scan, Standard, Deep, Exhaustive).
  3. Choose source types — academic for science, industry for markets, news for current events.
  4. Describe your audience (executives, engineers, students) so the writing is pitched correctly.
  5. Add focus questions or specific comparisons you want the report to address.

What you get in every research report

Eight structured sections you can act on, share, or hand off.

Executive summary

TL;DR in 3 paragraphs

A scannable overview of the most important findings, ready to drop into a Slack thread or board memo.

Key findings

Top 5–10 takeaways

Numbered insights organized by importance — the points worth highlighting in any conversation about the topic.

Detailed analysis

Section-by-section depth

Long-form exploration of each angle — facts, data, context, and how the pieces connect.

Cited sources

References & links

Every major claim is tied back to a source you can verify, click through, and quote.

Counterpoints & debate

Both sides of the argument

Identifies where experts disagree, what's still unsettled, and where the consensus is shifting.

Open questions

What's worth digging into

Follow-up questions and research gaps so you know what to ask next or where to commission deeper work.

Real-world use cases

Pick the right depth for the job

Quick scan when you need a primer. Exhaustive when you need to be the expert.

A 5-minute Quick scan is perfect for getting up to speed before a meeting. Standard depth gives you a solid 1,500–2,500 word report on most topics. Deep produces a comprehensive analysis with multiple perspectives, ideal for strategy work. Exhaustive returns a research-grade document with extensive citations, counterarguments, and open questions — closer to what a research analyst would deliver in a week.

Built for every kind of researcher

Founders & PMs

Make decisions faster

Get up to speed on markets, competitors, and customer problems without losing a week to background research.

Analysts & strategists

Defensible briefs

Produce structured strategy briefs and competitive landscape reports in a fraction of the usual time.

Journalists & writers

Background scans

Build sourced background on emerging topics, debates, and stories before the first interview.

Students & academics

Literature mapping

Map the landscape of research, identify key authors, and surface open questions for your thesis.

Pro tips for higher-quality research

  1. Narrow the topic before going broad — "AI in radiology" beats "AI in healthcare."
  2. Match source types to the field — academic for science, industry for markets, news for current events.
  3. Use focus questions to constrain scope on broad topics — "compare X and Y on cost and accuracy."
  4. Always cross-check high-stakes facts against the cited source before publishing or quoting.
  5. Use Deep or Exhaustive depth for unfamiliar fields where you need context to evaluate findings.
  6. Continue in chat to dig into specific findings, request data tables, or generate a follow-up report.

Trust, but verify

AI research is a starting point, not a final source.

AI research dramatically accelerates literature review, but no AI is infallible. Always verify high-stakes claims directly against the cited source. Cross-check statistics, dates, and quotes. Treat the AI's report as a brilliant junior analyst's first draft — fast, structured, well-organized, but worth a final senior review before you publish, present, or act on it.

AI Research Assistant FAQ

Is the AI research assistant free?

Yes. Run research at no cost on the free plan. Upgrade for deeper reports, faster processing, and access to premium research-capable models.

Does it actually browse the web?

When the selected model supports web tooling, the assistant fetches live sources directly. When the model relies on its training data, the report is grounded in what it has learned — always verify recent claims independently.

Will it cite real sources?

Yes — citations are part of every report. Always click through to confirm the source exists, the author is credible, and the citation actually supports the claim being made.

How is this different from ChatGPT or Perplexity?

Chat is open-ended conversation that's easy to derail. This tool produces a structured, repeatable, fully-formatted research report from your inputs — and lets you compare research outputs across models.

How long are the reports?

From 500 words for Quick scans to 5,000+ words for Exhaustive reports, depending on depth and topic complexity. The structure stays consistent across depths.

Can I use the research commercially?

Yes — the report is yours to use, edit, and republish. Always cite original sources properly and verify factual accuracy before using the content in commercial publications.

Can I customize the report structure?

Yes. Use the focus questions field to specify which sections to emphasize, which comparisons to include, or which audience-specific angles to prioritize.

From curious to credible — in minutes

Be the smartest person in the room about any topic, on demand.

The cost of being well-informed has collapsed. What used to require a research librarian, a stack of papers, and a free afternoon now takes a focused prompt and a few minutes. Use that leverage well — make better decisions, write better content, prep for harder conversations, and stop letting your knowledge be the bottleneck.