In a significant update, Google Gemini can now leverage information from your emails and documents while conducting “deep research” queries. This feature, hailed as “one of our most-requested features,” aims to revolutionize how users conduct research by providing a more comprehensive and tailored experience.
Gemini Deep Research is a specialized feature designed to assist users in creating detailed research reports rather than simply answering queries. The process begins with the chatbot developing a multi-step research plan, followed by executing a series of web searches to compile a comprehensive report. Users can then request adjustments with additional information or even export the entire document into a Google Doc or an AI-generated podcast.
One of the most exciting aspects of this update is the new connection between Deep Research and Google Workspace products. For example, users can initiate a market analysis for a new product by having Gemini analyze their team’s initial brainstorming documents, relevant email threads, and project plans. Additionally, you can create a competitor report about a rival product that combines public web data with your internal strategies, comparison spreadsheets, and team chats.
To activate the “deep research” capability, users simply select it from Gemini's prompt bar. They can then choose from four options: a regular Google Search, Gmail, Drive, or Chat. This means that your emails in Gmail, your documents, slides, sheets, and PDFs in Drive, as well as your chat logs in Google Chat, will all provide valuable context for Google’s AI model.
Currently, this feature is available exclusively on desktop. However, Google has announced plans to roll it out to mobile devices in the coming days, allowing even more users to benefit from this innovative research tool.
In summary, the integration of emails and documents into Gemini's Deep Research feature marks a significant advancement in how users can perform comprehensive research. With these enhanced capabilities, businesses and individuals can conduct thorough analyses and reports with unprecedented ease and efficiency.
