AI automation
Research agent: topic → briefing + sources
In short
Enter a topic and get back a structured briefing with current sources – Perplexity (free) or ChatGPT with web search does that in minutes. For deep dives, the "Deep Research" modes of ChatGPT, Claude or Perplexity Pro deliver detailed reports that can even be filed into Notion automatically via n8n or Make.
Free
- Phrase the topic or question precisely.
- Have the research carried out.
- Check sources and take the briefing.
Research [TOPIC]. Give me a briefing in 5 points, each with a source, and name open questions at the end.
Limits: Basic research depth, triggered manually.
Premium / Automated
- Submit a detailed research request (Deep Research).
- Have an in-depth report generated.
- Optional: an agent files the report automatically in Notion or Google Docs.
Research [TOPIC]. Give me a briefing in 5 points, each with a source. Also create a pros/cons overview and a source list.
Added value: Deeper research, longer reports, optional automatic filing.
Frequently asked questions
Can I trust the AI's sources?
Check rather than blindly adopt: serious research tools link every claim – click through the most important sources briefly. The prompt addition "name the source for each point" makes cross-checking fast.
What's the difference from a normal Google search?
Instead of opening ten tabs and summarising yourself, you get a structured briefing with sources and open questions right away. That mainly saves the painful ramp-up on unfamiliar topics.
When is Deep Research worth it over the quick search?
When the decision matters: market analyses, purchase decisions, getting up to speed professionally. Deep Research works through many sources systematically and takes several minutes – for everyday questions the quick variant is enough.