Use Deep Research in Gemini in Workspace apps

• For personal Google Accounts:
  • You need access to Google Workspace Experiments, which is a trusted tester program to try new AI features. Learn how to get started with Google Workspace Experiments.
• For work or school accounts:
  • You need access to Gemini Beta. Your administrator controls access to Gemini Beta. If you can't find this feature, your administrator may not have Beta features enabled for your organization.

• For personal Google Accounts:
  • You need an eligible Google AI plan:
    • Google AI Plus
    • Google AI Pro
    • Google AI Ultra
  • You can also access Deep Research if your account is enrolled in Google Workspace Experiments, which is a trusted tester program to try new AI features. Learn how to get started with Google Workspace Experiments.
• For work or school accounts: You need an eligible Google Workspace plan. Learn more about Gemini features and plans.

1. In Google Chat, open Ask Gemini .
   • Tip: Learn where to find Ask Gemini in Google Chat.
2. At the bottom, in the text box, enter a question or prompt that explains what you want to research. For example:
   • "Use Deep Research to examine current renewable energy trends and compare them with my project drafts in Drive."
   • “Use Deep Research to recommend restaurants, attractions, and activities for my upcoming 7-day trip to Oslo, Norway.”
3. Click Send message .

1. On your computer, open a Google Workspace app, like Gmail or Docs.
2. On the right, click Ask Gemini .
3. At the bottom, click Tools Deep Research.
4. In the text box, enter a question or prompt that explains what you want to research. For example:
   • "Research current renewable energy trends and compare them with my project drafts in Drive."
   • “Find recommended restaurants, attractions, and activities for my upcoming 7-day trip to Oslo, Norway.”
5. Click Submit .

After you submit your prompt, you can choose sources to help inform your research.

1. In the sources card, select one or more options:
   • Drive: Analyze files and folders in your Google Drive.
   • Gmail: Include info from your emails.
   • Chat: Include info from your chat messages.
   • Web: Search the public web for the latest info.
2. Optional for Docs, Drive, Gmail, Sheets, and Slides: To choose specific sources for your research, click Add sources and select files from your Drive.
3. Click Next.
   • Gemini creates a research plan for your topic.
   • To update the research plan before you create a report, click Customize.
4. Click Start research.

• While you work, Gemini researches your topic based on the plan.
• It can take some time to generate your report since Gemini analyzes many sources.
• You can close Gemini, start a new chat, or switch to a different Workspace document. The research task continues to run in the background.
• When the research is complete:
  • Gemini generates the report in a Google Doc.
  • You get an email about your plan’s completion.

1. In your conversation with Gemini, click Open Doc.
   • A new Google Doc opens in a new tab.
   • It includes the findings, citations, and an organized summary of the data found.
   • The report automatically saves to your Drive.
2. In the document, ask Gemini follow-up questions about the report.
   • You can also ask Gemini to refine specific sections.

1. In Google Chat, open Ask Gemini .
   • Tip: Learn where to find Ask Gemini in Google Chat.
2. Under “Recent,” select your research conversation.
   • To find more conversations, click Show more.

1. On your computer, open a Google Workspace app, like Gmail or Docs.
2. At the top right, click Ask Gemini .
3. At the top left, click More options .
4. Under "History," find your research conversation.
   • To find more conversations, click View all.

Tips:

• Your conversations are organized by date, with the most recent at the top.
• You can also find your research reports at drive.google.com.