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Joining the likes ofChatGPT,Google Gemini, andxAIs Grok, Microsoft 365 Copilot now offers deep research features.

Deep research is a version of an AI model designed to go the extra mile.

Researcher: A reasoning agent in Microsoft 365 Copilot - YouTube

Microsoft has announced two versions of 365 Copilot’s new deep research tools:ResearcherandAnalyst.

The difference between Microsoft’s two new 365 Copilot deep research features is in their approach.

Analyst, on the other hand, is described by Microsoft as thinking like a skilled data scientist.

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It can quickly convert raw data into insights through a chain-of-thought reasoning process.

OpenAIhas one as part of the ChatGPT Pro $20-a-month plan.

This can be used to get incredibly detailed guides on anything you might think of.

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Its a bit like having your own personal Wikipedia for anything you could dream of.

Similar services are offered by Perplexity, DeepSeek and Gemini.

What sets these new Microsoft 365 Copilot deep research tools apart is their unwavering focus on your work life.

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