Hi and welcome to your Monday AI update.

The AI search giant Perplexity just transformed their AI from a simple question-answerer into a full research assistant. Their new Deep Research feature doesn't just search - it plans, investigates, and synthesizes information like a real researcher would. It's an AI tool that actually builds knowledge as it works, instead of just retrieving information.

Today, we're exploring how this new approach to AI research works, what it can do for your projects, and why it might change how we all work with information using AI.

This Issue’s Highlights

• Main Story:  Perplexity launches Deep Research, bringing multi-step reasoning and autonomous research capabilities to their AI platform.

• Why This Matters: For the first time, an AI tool can plan and execute complex research tasks independently, making professional research accessible to all of us.

• AI Tool Spotlight: Enhancv - because it’s an AI resume builder that performs 250+ CV checks and can actually help you land a job.

AI That Actually Researches?

Perplexity says that Deep Research represents a notable shift in how AI handles information gathering. Rather than providing quick answers, it conducts multiple searches and analyzes numerous sources simultaneously, condensing what typically takes hours into a few minutes.

The key difference lies in its approach to research. The system creates a research plan, executes it step by step, and adjusts its path based on what it learns - similar to how a human researcher would work.

Why It Matters?

The implications extend beyond just faster research. This approach addresses a common problem we all experience with current AI tools - their tendency to provide quick but shallow answers. By planning and executing research systematically, Deep Research helps users build a deeper understanding of topics rather than just getting quick facts.

For developers and businesses, this signals a potential shift in AI application design. Instead of focusing solely on response speed or knowledge breadth, Perplexity's approach suggests a future where AI tools are built to mirror human research methods more closely.

The real value lies in how this tool fits into existing workflows. Whether for writing reports or just exploring new fields, having an AI that thinks through problems methodically rather than just retrieving information could drastically improve how we approach research and learning with AI.

AI News Flash

Meta Bets Big on Humanoid Robots - Zuckerberg's company forms new robotics team at Reality Labs, aiming to build AI-powered robots for household tasks.

New York Times Embraces AI in Newsroom - Times launches Echo, an internal AI tool for article summarization, alongside new guidelines for AI usage in journalism.

South Korea Blocks DeepSeek Over Privacy - Chinese AI chatbot temporarily removed from app stores as authorities cite data protection concerns.

OpenAI Removes ChatGPT Warning Messages - Company eliminates content warning notifications in attempt to reduce "unnecessary" restrictions on user interactions.

Musk's 'Smartest AI' Debuts Tonight - xAI's Grok 3 launches with live demo at 8 PM PT, promises advanced reasoning capabilities and synthetic data training.

AI Tools to Try Today

Enhancv: It’s an AI-powered resume builder that performs over 250 different checks on your CV. The system combines professional templates with smart features like ATS optimization and job-specific tailoring to help you stand out to hiring managers.

Reclaim: AI in your calendar? Yes. A smart calendar assistant that optimizes your schedule across teams. Using advanced prioritization, it finds the perfect slots for productive work while preventing burnout through intelligent meeting scheduling and overtime protection.

n8n: You must automate and n8n is THE platform for that. It supports 400+ integrations for technical teams, can be deployed in the cloud or on-premises, and it helps scale operations through AI-powered security analysis and multi-environment support.

Dzine: Not just another image editor. It’s a comprehensive AI design platform that combines image editing with generation capabilities. The platform features a no-code interface with built-in GPT for prompt creation and an intuitive canvas system for seamless image creation and editing.

Humva: A video avatar creation platform that turns photos into professional videos. With both realistic and animated style options, it lets you create custom avatars from a single photo for everything from sales presentations to personal greetings.

Watch to Learn

Even if you’re not a student anymore, you probably have to learn something new pretty often. We’ve done the research and put together a video on 10 free AI tools that can really accelerate your learning process.

Have a great week

That’s it - you’re now set to begin your week with some AI knowledge.

Hope you have an easy Monday and a productive week.

See you,

Skillademia