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What is it for? Google’s Workspace blog suggests a salesperson can use Gemini Advanced and Deep Research to prepare an in-depth report on a potential client, or that a teacher can use it to plan lessons — similar to what Google claimed Deep Research could be used for when it was first announced. Deep Research on Workspace also hasn’t changed in its methodology. Before it begins to research the issue, which can take several moments, it creates a “plan” that outlines what it will do. Users can copy or incorporate Gemini Advanced findings into a Google Docs Document.
According to Reasoned, analytic research is the hottest trend in AI. Earlier this month, OpenAI launched “deep research” for ChatGPT. This uses a multistep research process that scours the web looking for answers. Google showed off its Deep Research for Gemini service in December as part of the $20/mo Gemini Advanced subscription. OpenAI charges $200/mo to access Deep Research in ChatGPT Pro, Perplexity.ai released a lighter and faster version for free this week.
According to a list of models Workspace can access, it appears that users will receive the version of Workspace that Google announced in December.
Workspace users will have access to Deep Research and also to Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking Experimental () was announced on February 5. Flash Thinking Experimental breaks down the task into small steps to “show its work”. Workspace users will not be able to access the second “with apps” model, which allows direct access to YouTube and Search. Workspace subscribers can also access a Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking Experimental Pro model, which performs better at math prompts.
Google announced separately that its Meet app will also add AI improvements: timestamped transcriptions. If Meet’s AI summary mentions something that happened during the call, the app will add a reference with a timestamped date so you can review the actual conversation.