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Deep Research Feature Guide ​

Generate Complete Research Reports in Minutes


🤔 What is Deep Research? ​

Deep Research is the latest capability of AI tools that can automatically generate complete industry research reports, travel guides, policy interpretations, and other complex task reports within minutes.

Core Features: ​

  • Automated - Multi-round search, thinking while searching
  • Structured - Generates complete reports with clear logic
  • Multi-format - Supports report documents, visual webpages, podcasts
  • High Efficiency - Completes hours of work in minutes

🛠️ Tools Supporting Deep Research ​

Doubao - ByteDance AI Assistant ​

  • Features: Think while searching, multi-round search
  • Output: Report documents, visual webpages, podcasts
  • Cost: Completely Free
  • Website: doubao.com

Key Features: ​

  • ✅ Supports thinking-while-searching mode
  • ✅ Can convert to podcast for listening
  • ✅ Visual webpage display
  • ✅ Complex task decomposition

Tongyi Qianwen - Alibaba Large Model ​

  • Features: Industry research, competitive analysis
  • Output: Structured reports
  • Cost: Free version has complete features
  • Website: tongyi.aliyun.com

Key Features: ​

  • ✅ Enterprise-level application scenarios
  • ✅ Multi-modal understanding
  • ✅ Excellent long-text processing

📋 Use Cases ​

✅ Scenarios Suitable for Deep Research ​

1. Long-distance Travel Planning ​

Prompt: "Help me plan a 7-day Japan travel guide, including Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, budget 20,000 yuan"

Doubao will automatically:

  1. Search for latest attraction information
  2. Query transportation and accommodation
  3. Understand local weather and specialties
  4. Generate complete itinerary planning

2. Industry Research Reports ​

Prompt: "Help me research the 2026 AI Agent market, including major players, technology trends, business models"

Output Content:

  • Market size and growth trends
  • Major vendor comparison analysis
  • Technology development directions
  • Business model overview
  • Future predictions

3. Complex Purchasing Decisions ​

Prompt: "Compare iPhone 16 Pro Max, Huawei Mate 70 Pro, Xiaomi 15 Ultra, which should I choose?"

Output Content:

  • Parameter comparison table
  • Price analysis
  • Pros and cons summary
  • Purchase recommendations

4. Policy Interpretation ​

Prompt: "Interpret the latest AI regulatory policies, what impact do they have on enterprises?"

🎯 Usage Techniques ​

1. Provide Detailed Background ​

❌ Bad: "Research AI market"
✅ Good: "Research 2026 China AI large model market, focus on application scenarios and business models"

2. Clarify Output Requirements ​

❌ Bad: "Give me a guide"
✅ Good: "Generate a 7-day Japan travel guide, including itinerary, budget, precautions"

3. Specify Focus Dimensions ​

❌ Bad: "Analyze competitors"
✅ Good: "Analyze competitors from three dimensions: product features, price, user reputation"

💡 Best Practices ​

Research Workflow ​

1. Clarify research objectives
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2. Provide detailed background information
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3. Use Doubao deep research
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4. Review generated report
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5. Ask follow-up questions as needed
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6. Export or convert to podcast

📊 Deep Research vs Regular Q&A ​

DimensionDeep ResearchRegular Q&A
Search RoundsMulti-round iterationSingle search
Information IntegrationSystematic integrationSimple listing
Output FormatStructured reportShort answer
Applicable ScenariosComplex tasksSimple questions
Processing TimeA few minutesA few seconds
Information DepthDeep analysisQuick answer

⚠️ Important Notes ​

1. Data Timeliness ​

  • AI information has cutoff dates
  • Latest developments suggest cross-verification
  • Important data check original sources

2. Information Accuracy ​

  • AI can make mistakes, need to verify
  • Multi-source cross-verification
  • Critical information verify official materials
  • Generated content attention to copyright
  • Commercial use requires caution
  • Cite information sources

🎬 Practical Cases ​

Case 1: Enterprise Market Research ​

Prompt: "Research China's new energy vehicle market status, including market size, major brands, technology routes, consumer preferences"

Generated Report Includes:

  • 2026 market size data
  • BYD, Tesla, NIO and other brand comparisons
  • Pure electric vs hybrid technology route analysis
  • Consumer purchase factor statistics

Time: About 3-5 minutes Value: Equivalent to 2-3 days of manual research


Case 2: Personal Career Planning ​

Prompt: "Analyze the development prospects of AI product manager position, what capabilities are needed, salary levels"

Generated Report Includes:

  • Position demand trends
  • Core capability requirements
  • Salary level distribution
  • Career development paths
  • Learning recommendations


💭 Summary ​

Deep Research is Revolutionary Progress in AI Tools:

  • Makes complex research simple
  • Significantly improves work efficiency
  • Lowers professional barriers
  • Achieves knowledge democratization

Remember: AI is an assistant, the key is how you ask questions!


📅 Updated: March 23, 2026 💡 Tip: Features continuously updated, follow official channels for latest capabilities

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