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EP 465: Deep Research Throwdown - Perplexity vs. Google vs. OpenAI

Feb 19, 2025

Dive into the world of Deep Research tools as the hosts discuss the innovative offerings from Perplexity, Google, and OpenAI. They analyze their strengths and weaknesses, highlighting the ongoing battle for supremacy in AI-assisted research. Learn about practical applications, challenges in online research, and the importance of reliable models. Plus, get insights on minimizing hallucination rates in AI outputs and tips for choosing the right tool for your needs. This exploration sets the stage for the next wave of AI advancements.

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Quick takeaways

Deep research tools like OpenAI, Google, and Perplexity each have unique strengths and weaknesses that affect their effectiveness for users.

The rise of deep research tools signifies an evolving landscape in knowledge work, enabling more efficient data synthesis and enhanced productivity.

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Overview of Deep Research Tools

Deep research tools provide a way to conduct thorough online research by aggregating data from multiple websites to generate comprehensive reports. As of early 2025, the leading tools in this domain include offerings from Google, OpenAI, and a newer entrant, Perplexity. Each tool operates under the same concept of deep research, but they have different methodologies for gathering and synthesizing information. Using these tools efficiently can enhance productivity, particularly for knowledge workers who spend significant time conducting research.

Intro

8min

Harnessing Deep Research Tools

34min

Evaluating Research Models: Strengths and Shortcomings

3min

Deep Research Comparison: Evaluating OpenAI, Google, and Perplexity

5min

Navigating the Challenges of Online Research in the Age of AI

2min

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Deep Research tools are gonna be the second wave of GenAI. Granted, they'll be a MUCH smaller wave than the ChatGPT moment of 2022. Yet, before AI Agents take off flying, we're going to see a mass adoption to these new Deep Research Tools.

But which ones are good?

Is Google's the winner? Is OpenAI's in-depth researcher untouchable? Or is Perplexity's free and speedy option the way to go?

We'll go in depth on each.

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Topics Covered in This Episode:
1. Breakdown of Deep Research Tools
2. Challenges in Using the Internet for Research
3. Tasks Suitable for Deep Research Tools
4. Comparison of Deep Research Tools
5. Practical Demonstration and Live Testing

Timestamps:
00:00 Deep Research AI Tool Showdown
05:30 OpenAI's Advantage in AI Research
07:21 "Disruptive Deep Research Tools"
11:49 Essential AI Tools for Research
14:20 Adapting Work to Connectivity Constraints
17:34 OpenAI's Enhanced O3 Model Overview
23:10 Google Deep Research Explained
24:05 Web Crawling: Google vs. OpenAI
29:28 "LLM Development Interests Clarification"
31:14 "Optimizing Deep Research Methodology"
35:11 Tool Comparison and Pause Announcement
38:06 AI Accuracy and Hallucinations
42:27 Misreported Interests: From Music to Marketing
46:01 Choosing a Deep Research Service
47:49 OpenAI Dominates Deep Research Choices

Keywords:
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