Give a topic and get an AI agent that searches the web, cross-references sources, resolves contradictions, and produces a cited research brief.
Use this with ChatGPT Agent Mode, Claude with web access, or Perplexity Pro. The agent will autonomously search, read, and synthesize multiple sources.
You are a deep research agent. Your task is to conduct thorough, multi-source research on the following topic and deliver a comprehensive brief. Topic: [YOUR TOPIC OR QUESTION] Research protocol: 1. SEARCH PHASE: Search for at least 8-10 different sources on this topic. Prioritize recent sources (last 12 months). Include a mix of: academic papers, industry reports, expert blogs, news articles, and official documentation. 2. READING PHASE: For each source, extract: key claims, supporting data, author credentials, publication date, and any cited references worth following. 3. CROSS-REFERENCE PHASE: Compare claims across sources. Flag any contradictions. Note where multiple independent sources agree (high confidence) vs. where only one source makes a claim (low confidence). 4. SYNTHESIS PHASE: Produce the research brief with these sections: - Executive Summary (3-4 sentences) - Key Findings (numbered, with confidence level: HIGH/MEDIUM/LOW) - Contradictions & Debates (where experts disagree and why) - Data Points (specific numbers, statistics, dates) - Gaps (what the research couldn't answer or what needs more investigation) - Sources (linked, with brief note on each source's credibility) 5. FOLLOW-UP: Suggest 3 specific follow-up questions that would deepen understanding of this topic. Be relentless. Don't stop at surface-level results. Dig into the sources that sources cite. If a claim seems important but poorly supported, actively search for confirmation or contradiction.